Sports Exercise Therapy

Sports Exercise Therapy introduces students to fitness, athletic training, exercise science, sports medicine, personal training, and rehabilitation. Students will be prepared to work as a physical therapy aid and/or a certified personal trainer, or move on to college for further study of athletic training, exercise science, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.

Students will learn to:

Use professional equipment and the newest techniques to gain hands on skills with injury prevention and rehabilitation
Assess an individual's overall health, fitness, and nutrition status to develop a personal improvement plan
Explore a wide range of sports medicine and fitness careers through practical lab experiences
Use physical therapy, injury recognition, and sports-specific exercises to train the physically active
Help people live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition

Students will learn the following skills:

Measure pulse and blood pressure

Resistance Training

Stretching Techniques

Nutrition Management

Goniometer Measurements

Splinting/Taping Injuries

Fitness Assessments

POTENTIAL CAREERS
Physical Therapy
Certified Trainer

Occupational Therapy

Exercise Science

Athletic Trainer

Sports Medicine

Biomechanics

Kinesiology
Chiropractor

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

ACE

AMCA

AHA: CPR /First Aid
OSHA 10 hour General Industry (Healthcare)

NHA: EKG
Stop The Bleed

CAREER TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
HOSA -- Health Occupations Students of America

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS

While attending Vantage Career Center, Vantage students have the opportunity to participate in college credit plus courses. Contact Student Services for more information.

CAREER ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a collective look at education, training, wage, and outlook information for related occupations. The Vantage Sports Exercise Therapy program can be part of the Career Pathways listed below. Whether a student is interested in going to college, getting a certificate, or working right after high school, career pathways can be customized for any ambition or plan.

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Prosthetist