Sports Medicine
Sports medicine teaches students about sports injuries and first aid from the ground up, making it ideal for students interested in medicine, physiotherapy, and massage therapy.
Course Overview
Sports medicine prepares students with foundational knowledge in sports injuries, first aid, training room management, and health and sports medicine careers.
It is ideal for learners interested in medicine, physiotherapy, massage therapy, nursing, physical education, or EMT work.
Learning by Grade Level
Grade 10
Grades 10
Sports medicine consists of three or four CTS (Career and Technology Studies) modules. Students will earn one credit for each of the following modules they complete (depending on timing and class size).
In health services foundations (HSS1010), students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation and community services. Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer and community support settings are reviewed.
In injury management (REC1020), students learn prevention, assessment and management techniques related to injuries that may occur during recreation and sporting events and activities. This includes taping and strapping and may result in certification in some cases.
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