Sports Medicine

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Kristen Smith

Instructor
kristen.smith@cantonlocal.org
600 Faircrest St SE
Canton, OH 44707
330-484-8000 ext. 3607

Sports Medicine is a program designed to teach students entrance levels skills in various health fields with emphasis in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science.  Along with basic anatomy and physiology, the students are taught skills in assessing vital signs, responding to first aid emergencies, and athletic injury management. Students receive instruction through classroom and ​hands-on clinical experiences in fitness evaluation and nutrition during the second year of the program.

Program Opportunities

  • CPR/First Aid Certification

  • Physical Therapy Aide Certification

  • HOSA membership and competitions

  • Job shadowing experiences

  • College credit opportunities

Possible Career Opportunities

  • Physical Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Athletic Training

  • Personal Trainer

  • Nursing

  • Chiropractics

Course Names

Grade Level

Credit

Exercise and Athletic Training

Jr – Sem 1

1

Athletic Injuries and Prevention

Jr – Sem 2

1

Fitness Evaluation and Assessment

Sr – Sem 1

1

Nutrition and Wellness

Sr – Sem 2

1