Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Sports Medicine

Course #7660

1.5 Credits/Elective/18 Weeks

Available at ACE Center at Hermitage 

Course #7662

1.5 Credits/Elective/18 Weeks

Available at ACE Center at Hermitage 

Prerequisite: Sports Medicine #7660

Dual Enrollment may be available through Reynolds Community College

Description

  • Develop skills in prevention, recognition, assessment, management, disposition, and rehabilitation of injuries

  • Learn the principles of designing exercise programs and proper diet therapy for healthy individuals

  • Learn anatomy and physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, medical terminology, injuries, and illnesses

  • Assess injuries and illnesses, provide care, and design a basic rehab program

Students will have the opportunity to earn the Sports Performance Training Certification through NASM and the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification