Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Our mission is to provide students with the essential knowledge, skills, and work habits to excel in their careers and future learning.

Course Title

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

National Career Cluster: Health Sciences 
Michigan Career Pathway: Health Sciences

Instructor

Daryn Baker AT, ATC
517.244.1311
djbaker@inghamisd.org

Standard Teaching Certificate, Mi Dept of Education, CTE Endorsement - Health Sciences 51.0000
Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Michigan
Certified Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainers Assoc.
Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine
Central Michigan University 1993
Certified BLS & First Aid Instructor, American Heart Assoc.

Types of credit

• One full fourth year math credit
• One full fourth year science credit
• Michigan Merit Curriculum:  Visual Performing and Applied Arts (VPAA), one full credit
• Online credit
• Elective Credit
• ½ English Language Arts credit  

Credit recommended by WTC; awarded by sending school

Program Description

Learners choosing to attend The Wilson Talent Center will have access to a high-quality Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation program incorporating rigorous academic and technical standards and career ready practices.   Learning is tailored to students’ interests through classroom instruction, laboratory learning, work-based learning and student leadership opportunities.  

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation I is a pre-requisite for students who aspire to return to The Wilson Talent Center during their senior year for the advanced Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation II program.

Mission

Provide experiences that empower learners to embrace challenges, grow as people and create value for their futures.

Course Topics

Injury and Illness Prevention & Promotion

Immediate & Emergency Care of Acute Injuries

Examination and Assessment of Injuries

Therapeutic Interventions

Taping, Bracing and Casting

Exercise Programming and Implementation

Career Preparation

Course Outline

Career exploration
Medical Terminology
Body planes, directional terms and body cavities
Joint actions and range of motion
Surface anatomy
Taping, wrapping and casting procedures
Nervous System and concussion management
Career Preparation: Cover letter, resume, reference list and interviewing skills
Cardiovascular System with assessing heart rate and blood pressure and certification in AHA Basic LIfe Support
Healing process of injuries
Injury mechanisms and classification
Principles of examination
Upper extremity anatomy and conditions
Lower extremity anatomy and conditions
Head, spine and thorax anatomy and conditions
General medical conditions
AHA Heartsaver First Aid

Direct College Credits

To be eligible learners MUST satisfy criteria of each course and both of the following:

• A semester average grade of 83% in EACH semester calculated using Learning Activities and Assessments
• No more than 12 total absences for the school year

ATH 210: Direct Observation of Athletic Training (1 credit, Grand Valley State University)

ATH 217: Modern Principles of Athletic Training (2 credits, Grand Valley State University)

ATH 218: Modern Principles of Athletic Training Lab (1 credit, Grand Valley State University)

Program Expectations

• Recognize attendance is VITAL to your success
• Be committed to growing as a person, learner and future healthcare professional
• Embrace opportunities to stretch your knowledge, skills and abilities
• Own your responsibility in the learning process
• Thrive in a collaborative teamwork environment
• Capitalize on supplemental activities including:
  • Team building field trip August
  • HOSA Region 2 Leadership Conference
  • Wilson Talent Center Open House- December
  • Wilson Talent Center Student Showcase- May 
  • Class field trips including college visitations
    • *Occasionally students will be required to attend an ALL DAY field trip where arrangements with their home school are necessary.

Class Schedule

Morning (AM) schedule: 8:00 am until 10:40am*

Afternoon (PM) Session: 11:35 am until 2:15pm*

            *Home school departure times may vary.  Students are expected to depart ONLY at official departure times.   Leaving early will result in initiation of Restorative Practices (May include self-reflection and completion of Problem, Solution & Tools Worksheet) or progress to disciplinary action if the student does not exhibit evidence of improvements in self-management and responsible decision-making   from Restorative Practices efforts.

Breaks are a privilege and MAY be granted tentatively at 9:00am and 1:00pm.  Transgressions may result in suspension of break privileges.

Attendance

EXCUSED ABSENCE-It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed assignments and complete Absence Log.   Students will be given the number of days of excused absence to make up work upon returning.  *It is possible that certain kinds of school work such as labs or skill-practice sessions cannot be made up and as a result may negatively impact a student's grade.

See 1-Attendance in Work Habits section for how attendance affects grading.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCE-Absences that are not excused by a parent within 48 hours are unexcused. 

Any student who is absent from school for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse shall be considered truant* and risk subject to notification to local district with recommendation truancy be filed, will impact work habits grade and could lead to possible return to local district.

*No credit shall be given for any school work not completed as a result of truancy.

Tardiness-If a student is late in arriving at school, s/he is to report to the Main Office before proceeding to class.  Any student late up to five minutes shall be disciplined by the instructor.  Students who are more than 15 minutes late will be considered absent for that instructional period.  Tardiness will impact Work Habits grade.

Program Specific Grading

Cumulative grade will be calculated from 35% Work Habits, 30% Learning Activities and 35% Assessments

Work Habits

1-Attendance:  Sports Medicine Learners will demonstrate attending class prepared to learn

2-Work Ethic:  Sports Medicine Learners will show proficient work ethic skills by

• Self-Regulation: Accepting responsibility for own learning
• Initiative to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Acting with self-discipline to avoid UNexcused absences*

*One or more UNexcused absence(s) within the Marking Period will result in a “0” in Work Ethic category

3-Critical Thinking:  Sports Medicine Learners will apply proficient Critical Thinking abilities through

• Goal Setting:   Setting and revising S.M.A.R.T. goals to grow as a person, student and career ready individual*
• Reflective Thinking: Applying insights to improve future decision-making and actions
• Problem-Solving: Brainstorming potential solutions 

*Missing assignments influences Marking Period Critical Thinking work habits grade

4-Coachability: Sports Medicine Learners will demonstrate coachability traits through

• Open MIndedness: Receptiveness to constructive criticism and feedback
• Proactively seek and interpret feedback and feedforward from others (Instructor, teammates other resources)
• Following verbal and written directions*

*Failure to wear appropriate class uniform impacts Coachability Marking Period grade

5-Interpersonal: Sports Medicine Learners will employ proficient Interpersonal capabilities by

• Applying active listening skills
• Proving professionalism in verbal and written communications
• Collaborating with others to promote a highly functioning team

Program Specific Requirements to Qualify to Return for Year II Experience in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Maintain a minimum of 70% each trimester and semester during their first year of Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation I

Evidence of self-management, Growth MIndset and responsible decision-making by not experiencing more than two marking period   “0” in the same Work Habits category throughout the entire school year.

Current certification in American Heart Association Basic LIfe Support (BLS)

Current certification in American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid

Work-Based Learning and Job Shadows

Students have the opportunity to earn interactions with employers and community professionals in real workplace settings to promote engagement with the tasks of the career field which are aligned to class curriculum and instruction.  Experiences will be matched with student’s interests, abilities, maturity and progressions through the program.  After each experience students will engage in reflection (Job Shadow Observation Reflection Journal Instructions) and document the learning experience in Sports Medicine Job Shadow Log and AT Observation Verification Form if the experience was hosted by a Licensed Athletic Trainer.  

Students will complete an interest form and then actively interact with the Work-Based Learning coordinator assigned to our class.   Professionalism is VITAL to the success of this experience in both conduct and attire.  Students are encouraged to review the recommendations in Job Shadow Observation Dress Requirements and utilize provided class uniform garments (Match your choice of polo, ¼ zip or t-shirt with the work environment of the observation) as well as the required navy pants outlined in the WTC Welcome Letter.

 A student’s failure to conduct themselves to the standards of the WTC Handbook and classroom expectations will result in Restorative Practices or disciplinary actions (including revocation of job shadow privileges) if the student is unable to learn and grow from the experience.

Student Leadership and Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Students will be offered many experiences to promote understanding of and application of leadership abilities, promotion of self-assured and confident individuals and future healthcare professionals and development of hands-on skills and experience in a field that interests them both personally and professionally.  Opportunities will be embedded within class activities for students to learn and enhance personal development skills, grow their leadership capabilities and prepare for success in the workforce.

Students will have the choice to capitalize on the Michigan HOSA  (Health Occupations Students of America) experience.  Through the HOSA Competitive Events Program members can compete in teams or as individuals in over 90 different events related to all aspects of the healthcare industry through Regional 2 competition.  If a competitor places in the top 5 at Regionals they will qualify for the State Leadership Conference in Traverse City.

Resources to Promote Student Success

Textbooks and e-books

Software and Learning Management Systems

Biodigital Human-Interactive 3D Human Anatomy, Disease and Disorder Visualization

BookCreator- Platform for differentiated learning to promote student engagement

CrossBraining- App for summative assessment of developing hands-on skills to deepen learning

Edpuzzle-Interactive lessons where students can view video instruction and answer embedded formative assessment questions to check for understanding. 

Exercise Pro Live-Software for creating exercise programs for Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists and Fitness Professionals

Google Calendar-Area for Wilson Talent Center scheduling, class specific dates to remember and host of posts of class assignments from Google Classroom.

Google Classroom-Learning Management System for classwork and stream of class information.  Also available for parents to view completed, late and missing assignments BEFORE the final grade is posted to PowerSchool allowing ownership of learning process

Google Sites-Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Class Site-Tremendous amount of course content housed here including how-to videos of laboratory hands-on skill development and other resources.

Kahoot!-Class content review posted for student success

Muscle and Motion- Digital tool with 3D animations and videos available for students to increase their understanding the anatomy and biomechanics of strength training

Quizlet-Class content review posted for student success

Padlet-Interactive platform for student collaboration and information sharing.  Also a tool to create summative assessment videos showcasing development of hands-on skills.  Posting assessment video allows students to post feedback and feedFORWARD comments to promote further learning and growth.

PearDeck-Interactive supplement to Google Slides that allows for formative assessment during whole group presentations as well as option for students to review presentations at a later time.

PowerSchool-Portal allowing parents and students to regularly view class results.