Sports Medicine & Kinesiology (UC “d”)
Students acquire skills related to anatomy and physiology, nutrition, fitness and exercise, taping procedures, vital signs, training room management, injury treatment and training, patient care, and biometrics of movement.
The class focuses on academic, technical skills, and employability practices. Students will develop personal and professional skills in the classroom that will transfer to the workplace:
- Physically active class
- Collaboration with other classes on campus
- Team and group work
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Assessment of vital signs
- Nutrition
- Sports Medicine Clinic/Family Management
- Fundamentals of fitness and exercies
- Taping procedures
- Biomechanics
- Research methods
- Exercise physiology
- Patient confidentiality and ethics
- Decision making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Develop good communicatoin skills with a variety of people including, physicians, patients, athletes, coaches and parents
Class Benefits
- 30 high school credits earned for the year
- UC "d" approved course
- May be eligible for articulated college credits at local community college with an A or B grade
Certifications Earned Within The Class
- Adult, Child and Infant CPR and AED Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Certification
Job Opportunities Upon Completion
- Physical Therapist Aide
- Occupational Therapist Aide
- Fitness Instructor (with prior instructing experience)
- Font Desk Gym or Sports Club
