Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation Services Pathway

Live job shadow with local health care professionals in various fields including: PT, AT, Personal Trainer and others as available. Students will apply knowledge gained from MED0261/0262 and MED0361/0362 in hands-on activities when working with AT on campus. When off campus with local professionals, will be asked to perform tasks on an as-needed basis and as is allowable by supervisor. Students will gain workplace knowledge and experience in real world health careers. Students will rotate with local providers each quarter, and will be with providers 2 days per week, and with AT the other two days. Students must apply during Junior year and complete application and interview process. Only 2 students per school year will be accepted.

This course is designed for students interested in learning howto prevent, assess, and manage athletic injuries. Students interested in pursuing a career such as athletic trainer, physical therapist, nurse, EMT, fireman, police officer, coach, personal trainer or any other sport or medical related field would benefit from the knowledge and skills learned. Emphasis is placed on human anatomy and physiology and the fundamentals of health related careers. Students will be instructed on theory with practical applications as allowed.

A continuation of MED0262. This course will focus more on practical applications of the knowledge gained in MED0262 with supplemental lectures. This course requires participation after school and/or on weekends as necessary.

This course utilizes Diversified Cooperative Education (DCE) methodology, one teacher responsible for students within multiple program areas, to combine school-based and supervised work-based learning experiences related to the standards identified for the Sports Medicine Program.

The goal of this course is to prepare the student for a long-lasting and fruitful career as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). With this course, the students are given all of the tools and resources needed to become a successful fitness professional and positively impact the health and wellness of clients. The course will cover the following topics: Professional Development and Responsibility, Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching, Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts, Assessment, Exercise Technique and Training Instruction, and Program Design. Students will earn NASM Personal Trainer Certification.

The length of the course is one academic year and the student will earn 1 credit. The course aligns with the AZ CTE Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program of study.