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. (14062A001)
Bridget Avery can be reached at (815) 786-9873, extension 227 or via e-mail at baveryivvc@yahoo.com.
