Health Science/Athletic Training
Overview:
Sports medicine is a fast-growing healthcare field that focuses on the prevention of and treatment of athletic injuries. In addition, sports medicine healthcare providers help athletes and other physically active patients improve well-being, strength, movement, and performance. The field of sports medicine encompasses a wide variety of career paths, including physical therapy, athletic training, and exercise physiology. Students interested in healthcare and sports may find a career in this industry highly rewarding.
Related Job Titles: Team Physician, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Nutritionist, Psychologist, Exercise Physiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine Professor, Biomedical Engineer and more.
Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
Future Health Professional (HOSA)
Future Health Professional (HOSA)
Courses Included:
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Level 1
- Introduction to Health Science (Projected to be offered Fall 2025)
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Level 2
- Anatomy and Physiology A/B (UNC Concurrent Enrollment BIO 245)
- Level 3
- Sports Medicine A/B
- Level 4
- Work-Based Learning: Sports Medicine
Industry Certifications:
Students can earn nationally recognized certifications which proves they have the skills employers need and can lead to employment opportunities not otherwise available.
- CPR and First Aid
- FAST Level 1
Free College Credits:
Our partnership with University of Northern Colorado creates opportunities for students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time through concurrent enrollment.
Concurrent Enrollment with University of Northern Colorado Courses Offered:
- Biology: Atoms to Cells
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Have a Question?
Dr. Rebecca Albert Vollrath
Phone: (970) 776-0325 Email: rebecca.albert@weldre5j.org