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Fitness and Sports Training Academy (FAST)
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Course Descriptions:
Intro to Sports Medicine: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. Credits: 10. Focus is to introduce pathway students to various allied health careers, including Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic. The students will obtain the knowledge of college degrees and the path that best suits them for their potential career choice. They will learn basic concepts of organization and administration as well as concepts of legal liability in the health field and insurance. Lastly, they will get an introduction of the basic concepts of rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist Aide 1/2: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Sports Medicine) Credits: 10. Prepares pathway students in the necessary skills for assisting patients with their physical therapy program. Students will learn about anatomy and physiology, body positioning, body mechanics, vital signs, reporting, charting, communication skills, patient interaction skills, and how to apply minor physical therapy exercise in order to assist in the rehabilitation of the patient. Employment opportunities may be found in hospitals, clinics, chiropractic offices, and convalescent care agencies.
Sports Medicine 1/2: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. Certifications offered: First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). (Prerequisite: Physical Therapist Aide 1/2) Credits: 10. Provides pathway students with skills, knowledge, and experience in the areas of physical therapy, athletic training, nutrition, and fitness. Will focus on anatomy and physiology of various muscle groups, the skeletal system, theory of exercise, care and prevention of athletic injuries, rehabilitation, training room organization and skills.
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