This healthcare pathway prepares students for careers supporting athletes in sports medicine settings throughout Georgia's schools and sports facilities. Students develop skills in injury prevention, first aid, athletic training principles, and rehabilitation support. The program combines sports science with clinical skills. Georgia's athletic programs and sports medicine facilities create career opportunities. The pathway prepares graduates for athletic training assistant or sports medicine technician positions.
Curriculum covers sports anatomy and physiology, injury prevention, assessment techniques, first aid and CPR, rehabilitation principles, and psychological support. Students learn taping and bracing techniques. The pathway emphasizes athlete safety and recovery. Students understand concussion protocols and return-to-play procedures. Field experiences in athletic settings develop practical expertise. Students engage with athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for athletic training assistant positions and advanced certification pathways.
Georgia's athletics programs and sports medicine facilities provide career opportunities.
Sports Medicine at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in sports injury prevention, assessment, and athletic training principles. Students must understand athlete care protocols.
Courses emphasize sports medicine fundamentals and hands-on athletic training experience. Certifications in athletic training are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare Science | 25.52100 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | — |
| Sports Medicine | — |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Athletic Training Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $29,890 - $56,450
Certified Athletic Trainer
ExperiencedSalary range: $29,890 - $56,450
Sports Medicine Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $37,850 - $61,190
Head Athletic Trainer
ExperiencedSalary range: $29,890 - $56,450
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with schools, universities, professional teams, and sports medicine clinics throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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