Sports Medicine/Management
Instructor: Bridget Avery
The course will introduce the student to the
many professions within the sports medicine and sports management
industries, such as Athletic Training, Coaching, Physical Therapy,
Personal Training and Massage Therapy. Sports Medicine I focuses on
the anatomy of the skeletal and muscular systems, injuries,
rehabilitation protocols, as well as taping and wrapping
techniques. Sports Management I introduces students to a variety of
careers in sports, including, but not limited to, the fitness
industry, coaching, facility planning, sport marketing and sport
journalism. A requirement of all first year students is to perform,
outside of regular class time, fifteen hours of professional job
shadowing. Second year students meeting all prerequisites have the
opportunity to participate in internships with local businesses.
This course offers necessary skills required to enter many
post-secondary educational programs. (N405/N406)
Bridget Avery can be reached at (815) 786-9873 or via e-mail at
baveryivvc@yahoo.com.
