Dual Enrollment Sports Medicine I

This is the first pathway course in the sports medicine sequence; students may earn a certification in First Aid/CPR/AED. The course expands the student's knowledge on topics such as human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology and introduces the topics of nutrition, biomechanics, injuries and illnesses, and legal and ethical issues in sports medicine. Students also examine prospective careers in the sports medicine field. Students may have the opportunity to shadow and assist the ACPS athletic trainers at various events during the school year.

Prerequisites

Enrolled in Governor's Health Sciences Academy or completed Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences and meet college dual enrollment qualifications

Overview

Subject

High School Credits

1

School Level

High School

Grade

11

Length

full year