8501 Sports Medicine
Year Course – Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective
Prerequisite: Health, C or better in Biology/Honors Biology (or concurrent enrollment in Biology), instructor’s approval, Anatomy/Physiology preferred but not required.
Sports Medicine covers the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It also covers first aid, CPR, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. All topics will be covered with relation to sports and injuries that occur in athletic competition. Prevention, Recognition, Assessment, Evaluation and Treatment of athletic injuries are a strong area of focus. Laboratory assignments are given to aid in the teaching of these topics. Students are also required to work hours (10 hours per semester) in the athletic training room of our high school to get a hands-on approach into sports medicine. At the end of this course, the student will be first aid and CPR certified. (Lab fee for F.A./CPR). This course is not UC approved.
8502 Sports Medicine 2
Year Course – Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective
Prerequisites: Sports Medicine
Please note: This course is designated as a 9th period class to be taken after school.
This course will cover the concepts learned in Sports Medicine more extensively. A lab will be required. Students will be required to work some athletic events. This course is not UC approved.
