Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 1 with a grade of C or better
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5 elective
This course DOES NOT fulfill the PE graduation requirements.
Sports Medicine II provides an opportunity for students who want to further explore and develop skills and concepts introduced in Sports Med I, including but not limited to, basic anatomy, physiology, mechanisms of injuries and injury evaluation, and the rehabilitation of the athletic population. In addition, students will also be exposed to a variety of advanced medical subjects, including, but not limited to, therapeutic modalities, advanced concussion management, evaluation and treatment of upper and lower extremity injuries, and advanced spine injury recognition and management. This course will also focus on the various careers associated with medicine and is appropriate for all students interested in an Allied Health Field, including but not limited to Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Physicians’ Assistant, Paramedic, EMT, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician. This class is also appropriate for those interested in learning more about sports injuries.