Exercise Science & Sports Medicine

Academic

• Interest in science, general biology, anatomy, and physiology
• Basic computer skills, word processing, presentation, and desktop publishing skills
• Read and comprehend written text
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Calculate percentages
• Convert fractions to decimals
• Communicate both verbally and in writing
• Engage in public speaking
• Perform lab activities with oral/written direction
• Take written notes during lecture or reading text

Interpersonal

• Interest in program, attentive/positive attitude, and desire to help others
• Follow verbal and written directions and incorporate good communication skills
• Adhere to professional standards of dress and behavior
• Open-minded and patient with a sense of empathy
• Good work ethic/habits and good, dependable attendance
• Participate in classroom activities and projects, including independent and group work
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Persevere until skill is attained
• Apply critical thinking skills
• Role play as a health care provider and/or patient in order to master patient care skills understanding that facial expressions, body language, and verbalizations are part of the indirect care skills
• Help others and manage multiple projects and assignments
• Detail-oriented
• Accept constructive criticism from peers, instructor, and mentors

Program Specific

• Have an interest in the medical field
• Work with all age level clients with various illness and/or disabilities
• Enjoy working with and caring for others
• Follow health and safety requirements
• Adhere to strict confidentiality requirements (HIPAA)
• Complete a physical and provide/receive up-to-date vaccinations including flu shot and 2-step TB test
• Participate in student organization (HOSA) and career development
• Flexible and open to clinical experiences
• Display professionalism towards sensitive health care topics
• Breakdown word structure for medical terminology
• Tolerate an environment which may include blood, vomit, feces, urine, and stressful situations which may include life-threatening situations
• Enjoy hands-on activities in the lab and classroom
• Comply with clinical site requirement for TB testing, immunizations, drug screens, physicals, appropriate attire, State ID/driver's license, social security number, fingerprinting, background check verification*, and transportation to site.

*Background check cannot reveal any felony or certain misdemeanor convictions, nor a history of violent behavior.

Note: Additional education may be required.

• Physical Therapy Aide
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Athletic Trainer
• Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
• Other health science careers

*The LISD TECH Center recommends the academic credit listed. Credit can only be awarded by local districts.

• 1.0 2nd Science (Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, Agriscience)
• 1.0 3rd Science (in lieu of)
• 1.0 World Languages (in lieu of)
• 0.5 English Language Arts
• 1.0 Online Learning Experience
• 1.0 4th Math
• 1.0 Visual, Performing, & Applied Arts

Post-secondary credits will be awarded via articulation agreements with local colleges and universities.  Statewide articulation agreements currently exist with:

• Baker College
• Ferris State University
• Washtenaw Community College

There is an existing individual articulation agreement with Siena Heights University.  Further individual articulation agreements will be pursued with Adrian College and Jackson College.

*College credit can only be awarded by the college or university. Certain requirements must be met outside of completing the program.  

• American Heart Association (AHA) - CPR