The Sports Medicine pathway is designed for students who are interested in athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, fitness, kinesiology, nutrition, and other sports medicine related fields. Students will learn the basic skills and fundamentals of sports medicine, including how to prevent athletic injury and increase athletic performance. Students will study body mechanics, nutritional guidelines for maximizing performance, protective sports equipment, taping and bracing, psychological aspects of competition, and training and conditioning techniques. Professional Learning Experiences will include field work within the healthcare community and with our TPS athletic teams.
Professional Certificate/Industry Recognized Credential:
- CPR/AED-all students who complete one year (2 semesters) will earn the CPR/AED certificate through the American Red Cross.
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and/or Chemistry
Sequence of Courses:
Semester 1
- Sports Medicine I (5601) 1 credits
- Care of Athletes (7650) 05 credit
Semester 2
- Sports Medicine II (5602) 1 credits
- Physical Therapy (5600) .5 credit
Semester 3
- Medical Interventions (5801) 1 credit
- Project Management (5816) .5 credit
Semester 4
- Special Health Topics (7610) 1 credit
- Project Management (5816) .5 credit
The design of the pathway is such that students may enter at semester one or two. However, it is a firm prerequisite that students successfully complete a minimum of one semester, prior to taking semester three.
Instructor: Mrs. Tetuan Email: [email protected]
TPS 2023-2024 Program of Studies
TPS 2023-2024 Programa De Estudios