Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine combines course work with practical hands-on application to prepare students for occupations in healthcare, fitness, and sports medicine careers. Using classroom instruction and hands-on experience, students learn prevention, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. In-depth study includes Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Exercise Science, and Sports Psychology.

Two (2) credits can be earned each year, one credit for class time, and one credit if the student chooses to participate in the practical experience in the field of interest or working with MVHS athletes. Practical credit must be accompanied with class credit. Advanced Sports Medicine is offered for more intense study.

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Students must earn a "B" grade or better to enroll in Advanced Sports Medicine.

 

Duration:   2 Semesters
Credits Per Term:   .5 Class / .5 Lab
Target Population:   10-12

MVHS Cross Credit: CTE or Science class time only
Practical Experience = CTE credit only

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Sports Medicine Lab / Practicum

The Lab/Practical experience allows students the opportunity to learn and process academics from within the classroom and see how it applies in real situations. The practicum environment includes high school sports teams or local physicians and clinicians in a hands-on setting. Practical skills include taping, wrapping, bracing, basic first-aid and emergency procedures, etc.

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Duration:   2 Semesters
Credits Per Term:   .5 Class / .5 Lab
Target Population:   10-12

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Sports Medicine Labs are an encouraged optional credit in addition to class and cannot be taken without enrollment in the Sports Medicine class. Practical time is after school during Period 9.

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Medical Terminology

This course is designed to assist the health science, health occupations, and science student in learning the complex terminology used in the medical profession. The course will focus on training students to understand the terminology used in medical and health services. Students will be instructed in the basic rules for using word parts to form medical terms.

 

Through the use of phonetic pronunciation, the students will apply medical terminology. The course will enhance anatomy and physiology, reading and interpreting medical research and documentation, and translate medical material to conversational language.

Duration:   2 Semesters
Credits Per Term:   .5
Target Population:   10-12