Whitney High School

Prerequisite:  Biology

 

 

This course is designed to help students develop a general awareness of health careers and specific preparation for physical therapy and sports medicine occupations.  Classroom instruction covers such topics as: medical terminology; human anatomy; emergency procedures; soft tissue and bone injuries; causes, symptoms and management of injuries; nutrition; physical fitness; and career opportunities.  In addition to this ongoing classroom instruction, students will rotate through on-the-job training experiences with the athletic trainer, physical education instructors and recreational facility managers.  Throughout this course, the students’ core academic skills and ability to deal with people will be stressed. Units covered include:・Careers in Sports Medicine・Taping and Wrapping・Basic Life Support - CPR/First Aid・Environmental Conditions・Injuries to the Lower Extremities・Injuries to Upper Extremities・Therapeutic Modalities・Return to Play・Training Room Design and Maintenance・Student Training in Training Room・Field work with sports teams

Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I

 

 

This course will build on the concepts taught in Sport Medicine I and the student trainers will begin to interact with the athletic teams to carry out their sports medicine training. Furthermore, students will learn to understand kinesiology (how the body moves), understand exercise physiology (how exercise affects the body), understand principles of exercise training (aerobic fitness, muscle strength, flexibility), recommend safe, effective and well-rounded exercise programs, recognize a minor injury and recommend proper treatment, properly fit equipment, identify and properly apply training room management skills, understand and assist in application of treatment for heat and cold, and understand when to use and how to assist with manual treatments. Students will be expected to carry out tasks outside the traditional classroom environment and school day as they receive the opportunity to work with and be the student trainer for a specific sports team. Units covered include: ・Taping and Wrapping・Injuries to the Head and Spine・Injuries to the Tissues・Sports Psychology・Drugs and Sport・Nutrition and the Athlete・Legal Considerations and Administration・Assembling First and Aid Kits・Kinesiology・Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens・Working in Training Room・Oversee a Fall, Winter, and Spring Sport・Work with Athletes and Coaches・Student Trainer at Sporting Events

Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I and II

 

 

Based on successful completion of Sports Medicine I and II, students can select this elective to pursue a top student trainer position with special emphasis on serving as a student trainer at all major athletic events. Students will develop a plan and work with the athletic training staff. The course also provides the opportunity to communicate with and shadow local professionals in the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine to coordinate special projects.  Units covered include: ・Student Trainer Program・Assigned teams and hours to work・Biomechanics・Emergency Preparedness・Physical Therapy・Internship at Hospital, PT, etc.・Mentor Program・Student Teaching in Training Room.