1. Cole High School Fort Sam Houston ISD
Sports Medicine I & II
Cole High School
Fort Sam Houston ISD

2. There are currently 2 coursed offered at Cole
Sports Medicine is offered in Texas high schools to give students an inside look at the world of Sports Medicine.
There are currently 2 coursed offered at Cole
Sports Medicine I (2 semesters, 1 credit)
Sports Medicine II (2 semesters, 1 credit)

3. Sports Medicine I
In this course, the student is offered fundamental knowledge about the sports medicine field. The following topics are covered.
Professional settings
Terminology
administrative duties
legal liability and insurance
fitness and health
nutrition and supplements
protective equipment
emergency situations
blood borne pathogens
wound care
athletic psychology
fundamental anatomy & physiology
injury recognition
treatment, prevention
Rehabilitation
Concussions
non-sport related injuries
youth athletic injuries.

4. Sports Medicine II
This course must be taken after the student has completed sports medicine I. Lots of studying is required as students must learn anatomy and physiology in order to understand injuries.
Various taping technique
rehabilitative techniques
advanced anatomy of muscles
Neurology and other areas
strength and conditioning
emergency planning
vital signs
spine boarding and emergency transport
legal matters

5. Student Trainer
Cole High School student trainers attend practices and games throughout the school year.
As a student trainer, they get an up close view of what happens in sports regarding injuries.
The hours for this are long and demanding but it’s an experience that very few get to have.
I will be letting kids know later on about student training for next year. If you’re interested, make sure to stop by this room and tell me sometime.

6. CTE Health Science

7. Is this for me???
Do any of the following describe you???
1. I love you watching medical shows on TV!! Code black, Grey’s anatomy, Chicago Med, HOUSE…
2. I love helping others! Caring for others is one of my priorities.
3. I am not bothered by blood, or other gross things.
4. I want to be a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, surgeon, pediatric nurse, paramedic, or a military medic….
If some of these describe you, then you may want to consider joining the health science curriculum plan here at Cole! We will prepare you for a future in healthcare.

8. The CTE program in Texas schools is designed to prepare students for various careers in life.
We are fortunate to offer these here, as many schools in Texas do not!
We currently offer
Principles of Health Science (2 semesters and 1 credit.)
Health Science Theory- (2 semesters and 1 credit)
Practicum in Health Science- (2 semesters and 2 credits)

9. Principles of Health Science- Course #1
In this course, the student is taught fundamental knowledge about the healthcare field.
Some of the topics included are:
History of healthcare
Structure of health care
Careers and their details
Professionalism
Safety
Medical math
Legality and ethics
medical terminology
Fundamental anatomy and physiology
Human growth and development
Career specific skills.

10. Health Science Theory Course #2
This course is to be taken after the student has completed Principles of Health Science. This course builds off of what the student learned in Principles of Health Science to offer a better understanding of how the healthcare world functions.
Leadership
Communication
Ethical and legal
Employability skills and professionalism
Safety and government regulations
CPR/AED and First Aid
Infection Control
Strategies for the prevention of disease
Body Systems Structure and Function
Therapeutic and Diagnostic
Occupationally Specific Knowledge and Skills

11. Practicum in Health Science- Course #3
Next year, we plan on offering practicum in Health Science.
Students who have met the following requirements will be eligible for health science practicum:
1. Must pass Principles of Health Science
2. Must pass Health Science Theory
3. Must have a great behavior record, no failed courses, and be in good standing with Mr. Trevino and other teachers.
This course includes on/off base clinical rotations where students will get real life experience in different healthcare settings.

12. This program is intended to prepare you for a future in healthcare.
Lots of current healthcare professionals went through programs like this.
If you want to be a doctor, nurse, dentist, veterinarian, X-Ray tech, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or any other health professional…then this course path is for you!!!