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):
HOSA - Future Health Professional
Courses Included
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Level 1
- Introduction to Health Science
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Level 2
- Anatomy & Physiology A/B (UNC Concurrent Enrollment BIO 245)
- Level 3
- Sports Medicine A/B
- Level 4
- Work-Based Learning: Sports Medicine
Concurrent Enrollment
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.
- University of Northern Colorado:
- Biology: Atoms to Cells
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
Industry Certificates
Students can earn nationally recognized certifications which proves they have the skills employers need and can lead to employment opportunities not otherwise available.
- CPR & First Aid
- FAST Level 1
Have a Question?
James Campion
Dr. Rebecca Albert Vollrath
Director of Career and Innovation
Phone: (970) 776-0325
Email: rebecca.albert@weldre5j.org