Program of Study
Sports Medicine:
This competency-based course provides students with the basics of anatomy and physiology as well as with hands-on training in the basic duties of a sports therapy aide and fitness instructor. Technical instruction includes an orientation, safety and infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, academic proficiency, and employability skills, Emphasis is placed on: ethical and legal considerations; pharmacology; sports and therapeutic equipment; nutrition and weight management; physical fitness assessment; physical conditioning; emergency preparedness and assessment; infection control; vital signs assessment; basic life support (including AED and CPR); injuries to the tissues; injuries to the head and spine; injuries to the chest and abdomen; environmental conditions; medical conditions; taping and wrapping; and therapeutic modalities and physical rehabilitation. The competencies in this course are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards.
Health & Fitness Management:
This competency-based course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions into the health, wellness, and fitness industry, as well as prepare students to take the Certified Personal Training (CPT) examination upon
graduation. Students will learn how to implement fundamental exercise science and fitness program design principles for the achievement of health and fitness goals of clients, patients, and fitness enthusiasts in a public or private setting. Students will design, apply, and advocate the use of safe and effective exercise prescription based on a client’s needs and pre-existing conditions through appropriate consultation, screening and evaluation techniques. Students will motivate and educate their clients, and other fitness enthusiasts to improve their levels of fitness and performance in order to maintain an enhanced experience of overall health and well-being. The content and information covered in this class will illustrate to students how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy and
behavior changes in clients, as well as design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility,
balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength and body composition. The
competencies in this course are aligned with the National Standard Curriculum for Personal Trainers, National
Academy of Sports Medicine, Common Core State Standards, and the California Career Technical Education Model
Curriculum Standards
graduation. Students will learn how to implement fundamental exercise science and fitness program design principles for the achievement of health and fitness goals of clients, patients, and fitness enthusiasts in a public or private setting. Students will design, apply, and advocate the use of safe and effective exercise prescription based on a client’s needs and pre-existing conditions through appropriate consultation, screening and evaluation techniques. Students will motivate and educate their clients, and other fitness enthusiasts to improve their levels of fitness and performance in order to maintain an enhanced experience of overall health and well-being. The content and information covered in this class will illustrate to students how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy and
behavior changes in clients, as well as design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility,
balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength and body composition. The
competencies in this course are aligned with the National Standard Curriculum for Personal Trainers, National
Academy of Sports Medicine, Common Core State Standards, and the California Career Technical Education Model
Curriculum Standards