Sports Medicine I Course Description:
The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of sports
medicine as well as expose students to fundamental skills involved in a
sports medicine healthcare setting. Students will learn about the study of
medicine and how the field of sports medicine is unique in its focus and
delivery of healthcare
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
This course is recommended for students in grades 10-12. Students are
encouraged to have previous course work in the biological sciences and/or
physical science
Credit: ½ unit (Fall semester)
Sports Medicine II Course Description:
The course is designed to provide students with an overview of the pathology
of sports injuries and the basic management skills. Students will learn
about the body's response to an injury and how to apply basic emergency
action principles and skills. An emphasis is placed on an athlete's
psychological and sociological response to an injury and basic coping
strategies utilized by healthcare professions to assist them to recovery.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
This course is recommended for students in grades 10-12. Students must have
successfully completed Sports Medicine I.
Credit: ½ unit (Spring semester)
Sports Medicine III Course Description:
The course is designed to provide a knowledge base on the management
techniques of athletic injuries and illnesses used by professional
healthcare providers. It also allows students the opportunity to select
their own sports medicine topics for furter study.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
This course is recommended for students in grades 10-12. Students must have
successfully completed Sports Medicine I and II.
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