Sports Medicine

Dr. Jennifer Hindman, Instructor

hindmanj@butlertec.us
724-282-0735 x269

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Sports Medicine: Pre-Physical Therapy-2006
Doctor of Physical Therapy-2009

National Safety Council Certified Instructor for CPR/AED/First Aid, Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens

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About the Program

Career Cluster: Health Science

CIP Code: 51.2604

The Sports Medicine Program will provide students with a strong foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and introduction to clinical rehabilitation skills.

Upon completion of the 3 year program, students will be competent in assisting patients with completing their therapeutic exercise program, monitoring vitals, and demonstrating proper body mechanics for weight-lifting and supervising patient mobility.

Students will learn the principles of designing exercise programs for healthy individuals and athletes. Students will learn how to develop proper diets through the basic principles of nutrition. They will also learn the impact of nutrition on athletic performance and disease processes.

Offering a program of this nature provides opportunities in various career pathways within the healthcare industry. The program will have a solid educational base on which to build a post-secondary degree or advanced certification. The Sports Medicine Program will provide students the opportunity to understand the available careers in health care, along with what prerequisites are necessary for admission into a post-secondary program or for further fitness certifications.

Careers available directly out of the program could include Personal Training, Coach, and Rehabilitative Aide. Careers available with additional post-secondary training include Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Strength & Conditioning Coach, P.E. Teacher, Exercise Physiologist, Dietician, and Sports Psychologist.

Student Welcome Letter/Program Details

Welcome Letter

Optional Items to Purchase

These are supplies that we have available for students in our lab that are used frequently. These are items that will be shared throughout the day, & disinfected in between student use. If you feel more comfortable purchasing your own to have, I have provided the link(s).

Year 1: Goniometers (Small & Large)

Year 2: Blood Pressure Cuff/Stethescope/Pen Light Kit

Link(s)

Goniometers (Small & Large)

https://www.amazon.com/Spinal-Goniometer-Protractor-GN-12-6-A2Z/dp/B01N7ZWVW4/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=goniometer&qid=1597280971&sr=8-13

Course Work

Task List

The task list below displays how the students will be assessed for each standard. These standards are color coded by year. The curriculum is developed so that students may finish their program in 2 years if they so choose. Students will have the opportunity to continue to work on these standards/competencies throughout their time in the Sports Medicine Program.

Task List with Assessments

Certifications & Accreditations

Note: Certifications & Accreditations remain the same until the administration, the program’s Occupational Advisory Committee, and the Joint Operating Committee approves any necessary changes.

Certifications & Accreditations

Students will be prepared and able to sit for the following certifications

American Medical Certification Association (AMCA): Physical Therapy Aide Certification
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): Personal Trainer

(Upon passing their specific exam, they will receive their certificate after receiving their high-school diploma and turning 18 years of age)

Articulation Agreements

The Sports Medicine program currently offers advanced placement opportunities with these post-secondary schools:

Butler County Community College (BC3)

Medical Terminology
Principles of Nutrition
Required minimum of 20 total hours of volunteer or work experience needed for Physical Therapy Assistant's current application requirement.

Click here to learn more about BC3's Health Programs

CCAC (Community College of Allegheny County)

Duquesne University

Click here for John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences (duq.edu)

Pennsylvania Western University

Waynesburg University

Click here for the Exercise Science Program Page

Preparation to pursue post-secondary degrees and certifications

Researching various health professions and post-secondary programs to find the best fit for each student
Staff will assist 2^nd and 3^rd year students with finding opportunities to fulfill pre-requisites for admission into post-secondary program.
Helping students network with health care facilities and providers for shadowing and observation hours. (Most health related programs require 10-20 observation hours in multiple settings prior to admission)

Our program Articulation Agreements can be viewed by visiting our "Articulation Agreements-All Programs" site.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS-ALL PROGRAMS SITE

Instructor's Resources

Canvas is the online learning platform that BCAVTS will be using this school year. All Sports Medicine students will be using Canvas to take exams and to use as a resource. Classroom resources will be posted for each unit along with projects, videos of our lectures & lab demonstrations, copies, handouts, notes, and exams. You will be provided login & password information at the beginning on the school year. The link below will direct you to the Canvas login page.