Northridge High School
CTE Exercise Science: Sports Medicine
Medicine
Weber State University
AT 2175: Intro to Sports
Exercise Science & Sports Medicine
Instructor: Leigh Otis L-ATC
Classroom: (801) 402 – 8561
Email: Leotis@dsdmail.net
I. The Mission of Northridge High School
We at Northridge High School will provide all students with rigorous, relevant, educational
opportunities that will enable them to reach their potential and be responsible, productive
citizens.
II. Desired Results for Student Learning
Communication Skills
Our students will leave Northridge High School prepared to understand the world around them,
formulate clear & intelligent opinions, and express those opinions in written and oral form with
clarity, sincerity, & persuasiveness.
Math Skills
Students will demonstrate the ability to assess, problem solve, and use basic math skills.
Group Skills
Students of our school community will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in diverse
groups, listen to one another respectfully, protect one another’s personal space, work toward
common goals and consider various points of view.
III. Course Description & Standards:
This full year course is designed to teach students components of sports medicine including the
exploration of therapeutic careers. Students will be able to understand and apply medical
terminology and abbreviations, identify the anatomy and physiology of the human body,
become familiar with basic C.P.R., first aid, injury prevention, the healing process, rehabilitation
techniques, therapeutic modalities, nutrition, and sports psychology. Student are eligible to earn
3 credits of CE credit from Weber State University upon successful completion: (Athletic Training
2175: Introduction to Sports Medicine). High School CTE credit is also earned
This course is functionally divided into Ten Standards
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Students will explore therapeutic careers.
Students will apply medical terminology.
Students will review anatomy and physiology as it applies to the prevention and care of injuries.
Student will be able to administer first aid/CPR.
Student will apply injury prevention principles.
Student will describe the injury and healing process
Student will explain and administer therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques.
8. Students will explore various aspects of sport nutrition.
9. Student will describe principles of sport psychology.
10. Students will differentiate and examine performance enhancement philosophies.
To enroll as a Weber State University Concurrent Enrollment Student you will need:
1. Social Security Number
2. Driver’s License
3. VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVERCARD with a valid Expiration date
4. This pays for the class from Weber State - $45.00
IV. Grading Policies and Practices:
Grades are calculated according to the total possible points each term, this course is a yearlong
course therefore the points will accumulate to the final grade at the end of the year.
1. Attendance/Participation: 10% of overall grade. CE credit from WSU requires 90%
attendance per term. There will be given 10 points per day for class participation. If you are
tardy you will automatically lose half of these points. Students will earn participation points
for being prepared for class and involved in each class session.
2. Assignments/Projects: 30% overall grade.
3. Tests/Quizzes: 30% of overall grade
4. Performance Skill Testing: 30% of overall grade. Students must effectively demonstrate a
variety of performance skills with a minimum competency requirement.
5. Career and Technology Education: This course meets the requirements of the Career and
Technology Education program of the Utah State Office of Education. Students who
successfully complete this course and pass the year end comprehensive online skills test
with an 80% or higher will receive high school CTE credit and a completion certification.
6. Late work: late work will be accepted up to one class period late for HALF credit
7. Make-up: All missed work while a student was absent MUST be made up and is the
responsibility of the student to contact me to get missed work. Make-up work will only be
accepted for excused absences and must be completed within a week of returning to
class. Make-up quizzes and/or tests will be scheduled at lunch or before school.
8. Extra Credit/Professional Points: Up to 50 points may be earned each term through a variety
of teacher determined options.
9. Grading Scale:
A
C+
D-
93-100%
77-79%
60-62%
AC
F
90-92%
73-76%
Below 60%
B+
C-
87-89%
70-72%
B
D+
83-86%
67-69%
BD
80-82%
63-66%
V. Citizenship Policy:
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Citizenship will reflect the student’s character. Students are to arrive on time for class, be
prepared, and stay on task.
Three unexcused absences, four tardies, or extreme negative behavior will result in a “U”
citizenship grade.
Any type of stealing, cheating, plagiarism or use of profane language will not be tolerated
and will result in an automatic “U.”
Northridge High School dress code will be followed and enforced as outlined in your
student handbook.
VI. Statement of Non Discrimination:
It is the policy of the Davis School District and Northridge High School to provide equal
education and employment opportunity for all individuals. Therefore, the District and
Northridge High School prohibit all discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, disability, and veteran status. This policy extends to all aspects of the District’s
and Northridge High School’s educational programs, as well as to the use of all District facilities,
and participation in all District-sponsored activities. Accommodations for students with special
needs will be provided upon request.
VII. Course Fees:
1.
Required Fees (Pay in main office Account #4168):
CTE / Lab Fee (can be waived)
$20
First Aid/CPR Certifications
$30
Taping and Supply Fees
$30
Total Required Fees (Due by Fri. Sept. 18th):
$80
2. Required WSU Fees (Pay to WSU)
Admissions Application Fee
$30 (One Time)
Semester Credit Fee ($5 per semester Credit)
$15
Total Required WSU Fees:
$45
3. Optional Fees:
HOSA Membership
$20
(Local, state, national dues & attendance/involvement in HOSA competitions)
VIII. Video Disclosure:
A variety of websites/videos/DVD’s will be used in conjunction with this class, including but not
limited to:
o American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies/CPR series
o Heads-Up: Concussion in High School Sports – CDC
o Fed Up Documentary
o Schooled: The Price of College Sports
o TED Talks
o YouTube Video Clips
o Various Injury Clips
o Documentaryheaven.com
(Please be aware that some programs will contain graphic medical images.)
Northridge High School
Exercise Science: Sports Medicine
Course Disclosure and Policy Statement Verification
The course disclosure and class policies and procedure statements are provided to inform
students and his/her parents or guardians about the Exercise Sciences: Sports Medicine
program at Northridge High School.
These procedures and regulation have been developed to assure consistency in program
administration, grading, and course implementation.
The student in the Exercise Science: Sports Medicine class will be responsible for fulfilling all
requirements of the program, and complying with the administrative procedures outlined in
the class syllabus and policies and procedures statement.
Also, with you permission, I will occasionally have students in the class correct the work of
other students. This practice has an important educational purpose that allows students to
review assignments and quizzes, and consider problem solving strategies that may be different
from their own. It also allows the teacher to give and review assignments, and correct
assignments as effectively as possible.
Verification Statement
I have read the Exercise Science: Sports Medicine course syllabus and class policies and
procedures statement and understand the student responsibilities associated with participation
in this course.
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(Student Name – please print)
Class Period: ________
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(Student Signature)
Date: ______________
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(Parent/Guardian Signature)
Date: ______________