Sports Medicine

This program is offered to juniors and seniors who are wishing to pursue a profession in the field of Sports Medicine. It includes components of Kinesiology (the study of human movement), Exercise Science, Physical Activity, Injury Prevention and Treatment, Rehabilitation and Nutrition. A variety of field trips will be scheduled throughout the year to expose students to various professional settings including Athletic Training, Group Fitness Instruction and Exercise Physiology. Students will have the opportunity to do a professional job shadow.

Approximately 50% of class time is spent using hands on instruction, interaction and participation.

Course Information

Program Location

LCC Main Campus (Shuttle Available)

Session Offered

AM.PM

Average Lecture Days/Week

2-4 days

Average Lab Days/Week

1-3 days

Homework

Daily

Required Reading

College level Textbooks/Workbooks
25+ pages/week

Success Indicator

Interested in physical activity and interaction with others
Able to use critical thinking to apply exercise, movement and psychology principles to create exercise goals and programming
Manage health risk factors
Prevent and treat injuries
Assess fitness and body composition
Passionate for helping others achieve physical activity goals
Effective in a team setting

College Credits - 9

PFHW 163 - Healthy Lifestyles (2)
PFKN 170 - Foundations of Kinesiology (3)
PFKN 210 - Introduction to Athletic Training (3)
PFFT 109 - Introduction to Fitness (1)

Academic Rigor

4 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College (CRTEC)

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program. This is a high school-to-college program where students start in grade 11 and end their 13th year with a degree or certification. This program gives students relevant career related experiences.

Course Outcomes

Expected Student Outcomes

Perform a physical fitness assessment and compare the results to standardized norms
Develop and implement an exercise routine
Understand and demonstrate proper use of fitness room equipment
Explain basic exercise physiology concepts
Complete a nutritional analysis and analyze personal nutritional habits
Explain the importance of body composition and its effects on health and fitness
Define the components of a healthy lifestyle, including stress management and addictive behaviors
Define addictive behaviors
Develop and implement a personalized healthy lifestyle plan to prevent disease
Recall historical facts that contributed to the birth of physical education as a profession
Distinguish between the sub-disciplines of Kinesiology and their theories
Identify and explain anatomical and physiological fundamentals of systems in the human body
Evaluate various methods of sports related risk management and injury prevention
Demonstrate the skills of taping anatomical locations that are basic to specific sport related injuries
Describe the methods used to evaluate and assess sports injuries

Certification

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition and community service through membership in HOSA.

Career Outlook

Careers

Athletic Trainer
Exercise Physiologist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sports Medicine Physician
Physical Therapy

Median Wage

Athletic Trainer: $57,930 Annual
Exercise Physiologist: $26.38 Hourly, $54,860 Annual
Occupational Therapy Assistant: $32.22 Hourly, $67,010 Annual
Sports Medicine Physician: $113.46 Hourly, $236,00 Annual
Physical Therapy: $47.94 Hourly, $99,710 Annual

Employment Outlook (Average)

Athletic Trainer: 9%
Exercise Physiologist: 9%
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 9%
Sports Medicine Physician: 2% - 4%
Physical Therapy: 9%