Health Professions & Related Careers :: Curriculum

Sports Medicine Model

Units:

Course Orientation
- Introduction to Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
- Rehabilitative Careers
Infection Control
- Biohazard Protocols & Open Wounds
- Wound Care (abrasion) Procedures
Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Medical System
  - 9-1-1 Operator
  - Emergency Action Plan
- Assessment Procedures
- CPR and AED Procedures
- Spine Boarding
- HOPS
Health Professions & Related Careers
- Careers in Medicine
- Rehabilitative Careers
  - Power Point
Human Anatomy and Terminology
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Terminology
- Muscular System 1
  - Introduction
  - PowerPoint Guided Lecture
- Muscular System 2
- Skeletal System
Mechanisms and Characteristics of Sport Trauma
- Mechanisms of Injuries
Tissue Response to Injury
- Tissue Healing Phases
- Stages of Soft Tissue Healing
Environmental Considerations
- Heat Injuries
- Cold Injuries, Altitude and Air Quality
Psychological Intervention
Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation Techniques
- Therapeutic Modalities & 5 Phases of Injury Healing
- "Design Your Own Training Room" Project
Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg
- Ankle Labeling Lab
- Foot/Ankle Assessment
- Ankle Taping
- Ankle "Grand Rounds"
- Ankle Clinical Evaluation
- Ankle, foot and lower leg musculoskeletal anatomy by Fidencio Cuevas
The Knee
- Knee Evaluation Lab I
- Knee Evaluation Lab II
- Hip and Knee Muscles
The Thigh
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy of the Anterior Thigh
  - Olympic Jumps
  - Quadriceps
The Hip
- Deep and superficial muscles of the hip by Fidencio Cuevas
- Superficial muscles of the hip joint by Fidencio Cuevas
Abdomen and Thorax
- Common Injuries of the Abdomen and Digestive System
Head and Face
- Cranial Anatomy
- Brain Anatomy Overview
- Signs and Symptoms of Injuries to the Brain
- Neurological Functions of the Brain
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Sports Related Concussions
- Face and eye injuries
Spine
- Brachial Plexus and Lumbar Ribbon Lab
- Conditions of the Nervous System
- Bones of the Spine and "Build-a-Spine" Lab
The Shoulder and Upper Arm
- Shoulder Injury Assessment by Fidencio Cuevas
- Rotator Cuff Activity
- Shoulder musculoskeletal anatomy by Fidencio Cuevas
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand
- Thumb Taping
- Bones of the Hand
- Elbow Injuries
  - Power Point of Elbow Injuries
  - Lecture with power point
- Wrist and Hand Injuries
  - Power Point Lecuture
Nutrition and Digestion system
- Introduction to the Digestive System
- Digestive System Application
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Nutrition Application
- Personal Nutrition Analysis
  - Nutrition Log
- Eating Disorders and the Female Athlete Triad
Physical Conditioning
- Hamstring Flexibility Lab
Drugs and Sports
- History of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports
- Effects of Performance Enhancing Drugs
Job Seeking/General Workplace Skills
- Check Check and Re-Check
- Interview Skills
Documentation
- SOAP Notes

Health Professions & Related Careers

Part of Course: Sports Medicine Model

Unit Overview / Details

During this unit, students will learn about general areas of employment within the field of sports medicine, understand the personal and interpersonal charicteristics required for a career in the field, and explore the benefits of appropriate attitude and professionalism within the field.

Instructional Hours

Classroom: 8 Hours

Content / Concepts

A.   General Overview of Health Careers
B.   Specific Careers Related to Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine
       1.   Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant
       2.   Chiropractor/Chiropractors Assistant
       3.   Recreational Therapist/Recreation Facility Attendant
       4.   Athletic Trainer/Athletic Coach
       5.   Physical Education Instructor

California Career and Technical Education Standards: 11
California Academic Content Standards: Reinforced: 4
All Standards
Full Details

Industries and Pathways:: Health Science and Medical Technology

Lessons in this Unit

Careers in Medicine
Students will research a chosen profession in groups of 2 or 3. Professions chosen will be written on the board in order to not repeat. Students will research, create a poster/ presentation, and present information on different medical careers using computer stations to access the internet and Occupational Outlook Handbook.

2 classes each of
90 Minutes
Rehabilitative Careers
In this chapter, the student has the opportunity to learn about careers in rehabilitative health care, beginning with a look at the specific careers, their educational requirements, their potential earnings, and their role in rehabilitative care. The student then explores several specific therapies, including pharmacology, speech pathology, audiology, and respiratory therapy.