Sports Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

What you will learn

Instruction includes theory and applications related to: Athletic training, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, exercise physiology, pathophysiology, injury recognition, injury management, rehabilitation, restorative care, physical therapy, strength training and high intensity training, weight management, nutrition, resistance training, exercise programming, mental health and wellness.

Curriculum Overview:

Organizational & Professional Health & Wellbeing

Documentation, Legal & Ethical Issues

Emergency Care & Infection Control

Injury Prevention & Protection

Treatment, Rehabilitation & Clinical Skills

Nutrition & Hydration

Exercise Science & Prescription

Human Development & Mental Health

Medical Terminology

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology

During the first week of school the teacher will discuss:

any tools/equipment that may be required, such as safety glasses, etc.
program rules/safety requirements
NMTCC code of conduct which students must follow.

Uniform shirt: https://www.promoplace.com/nmtccstore/Sports%20Rehabilitation%20and%20Physical%20Therapy.htm

School activity fee: $35

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and have documented that they have received the appropriate safety instruction.  

• Heavy lifting/carrying (minimum of 50 lbs. as per industry requirements)
• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Pushing/pulling
• Physical stamina/strength
• Standing for long periods of time

Possible certifications students may earn

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR & AED
American Red Cross First Aid
OSHA 10
HIPAA
NOCTI: (8342) Rehabilitation Aide PA

Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator. 

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course. 

Prerequisites:  
100% of POS Tasks   
GPA of >90% in CTE program 
GPA of >80% in academic courses 
Recommendation Form completed by an academic teacher

Specific Industry Certification: (see teacher for certification requirements)

Potential Career Opportunities:

• Physical Therapy Aide
• Occupational Therapy Aide

Potential Career Opportunities With Post-Secondary Education:

• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Athletic Trainer
• Recreational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist