COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sports Medicine is:
6th Period Science Credit
Work Based Learning
7th Hour Class
First Aid/CPR
.5 credits per semesterFederal Way's Sports Medicine Program is a
three year comprehensive course covering sports medicine, athletic training and
emergency procedures. Students will learn elements of anatomy, physiology,
biomechanics, kinesiology, basic athletic training procedures, skills and
hands-on techniques. The course will specifically address the needs of students
who desire to make medicine a career in the future. The course is multifaceted
and allows students to have an in-depth sampling of sports medicine and related
fields.
Instructors
Permission
Required
This course is an extension of Science and Practice of Sports Medicine
and must be taken concurrently.Lab sessions cover training room operations,
taping and wrapping, athletic injury assessment, advanced first aid, use of
modalities, record keeping, rehabilitation and time management skills. Students
will complete a job shadow experience in the medical field of their choosing.