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Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Career Pathway

Sports Medicine

Sports medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of exercise-related injuries and conditions. Professionals in this field work with fitness enthusiasts as well as athletes of all levels to enhance performance and facilitate recovery through tailored rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies. The career offers opportunities to work in diverse settings, including sports teams, clinics, and academic institutions. - OSPI Health Science Career Cluster Pathway Info PDF

Career Pathway images created by Talley High School students.

pathway Courses

  • Healthcare Foundations A, B
  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy & Physiology Systems of Life, Control, Motion
  • Components of Fitness
  • Science of Exercise A, B
  • Sports Medicine A, B, C
  • Sports Exercise and Health Sciences SL (IB) A, B, C
  • Pathways to Success A, B
  • Worksite Learning

Beyond the classroom

These courses may visit worksites such as physical therapy or sports medicine clinics welcome guest speakers to discuss advances in sports medicine, participate in district community outreach events and competitive events through HOSA.

after high school

WORKFORCE. Medical Registrar ($62,000), Occupational Therapy Aide ($49,000), Orderly ($41,000)

MILITARY. Field / Combat Medic ($74,000), Physical/Occupational Therapist ($86,000), X-Ray Technician ($68,000), Field Physician/Surgeon ($122,000)

APPRENTICESHIP/CERTIFICATE. Health Information Technologist ($62,000), Occupational Therapy Assistant ($68,000)

2-YEAR DEGREE. Cardiovascular Technologist ($83,000), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse ($70,000), Massage Therapist ($73,000)

4-YEAR DEGREE. Athletic Trainer ($55,000), Exercise Physiologist ($59,000), Recreational Therapist ($67,000)

GRADUATE DEGREE. Physical/Occupational Therapist ($100,000), Orthopedic Surgeon ($284,000)

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Program of Study

Sports Medicine Program of Study

Graduation credits

CTE
Electives
Lab Science/Science
PE

Credentials

First Aid/CPR/AED
Basic Life Support
Bloodborne Pathogens
HIPAA Compliance

College credit 

AP/IB Exam 
CTE Dual Credit 

Note

 

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