Sports Medicine
CTE Sports Medicine Program
Description
Students with an interest in the healthcare field can begin their training within the Sports Medicine program.
Students focus their learning on anatomy, kinesiology and physiology of the human body. By having an understanding of these key systems, students are able to apply their knowledge and skills to common athletic injuries. Students completing the Sports Medicine pathway have a solid foundation in common healthcare terminology, practices and systems and qualify for Athletic Training Associate internship. This pathway is excellent for any learner that wishes to pursue a career in the medical field.
- EVIT Partnership: Students completing the SUSD Sports Medicine Program will meet the prerequisite coursework to be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
- Two-Year Program Completion
- Dual Enrollment – Scottsdale Community College (HES271)
- Industry Certification: OSHA 10-Healthcare CareerSafe (careersafeonline.com)
- Technical Standards: azed.gov/cte/smrs
Courses Offered
Course ID: 7486-7487
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sports Medicine and site approval
Advanced Sports Medicine is offered to students who have successfully completed 1.0 course credit of Introduction to Sports Medicine. This course offers an introduction into the basic rehabilitation and physiological reactions of the human body. Human health needs, examining internal injuries of biological systems, and advances in technology such as modalities and health care evolution will also be covered. Students will gain experience in learning medical terminology, First Aid, and CPR skills. Advanced Sports Medicine is suggested as a course for students who want to pursue a healthcare career in college.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
This course leads to industry-recognized certification. Completion of Advanced Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation fulfills prerequisite for EMT program at EVIT.
Course ID: 7484-7485
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
*Optional college credit may be available; dual enrollment fee required.
This course is offered to students with an interest in health care careers, in particular those professions within the sports medicine team. Areas of focus will include anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology of the human body. In addition, students will learn how to prevent, recognize, evaluate, classify, and manage common athletic injuries. Taping, wrapping and rehabilitation will also be covered, and all students will be taught basic First Aid and CPR. This course will prepare students to apply these academic and technical knowledge and skills in a clinical, medical, or retail setting or to continue into postsecondary education for Athletic Training.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO):
HOSA–Future Health Professionals is a student-led Career and Technical Student Organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition for middle school, secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students interested in a career in healthcare. AzHOSA has over 9,400 members; over 1,700 members attended their state conference this year.
