CMTHS: EXERCISE SCIENCES AND REHABILITATION THERAPY (Grade 11-12)

EXERCISE SCIENCES AND REHABILITATION THERAPY (Grade 11-12)
(TEC9049F) 
CAREER CLUSTER: HEALTH SCIENCES
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT: CIP CODE 51.2604

The Exercise Sciences and Rehabilitation Therapy program is a 2-year program for 11th and 12thgrade students and designed for a number of technical fields related to kinesiology. Instruction includes theory and applications related to strength training and high intensity training, weight management, nutrition, resistance training, exercise programing, exercise physiology, mental health and wellness, pathophysiology, athletic training, injury recognition and management, rehabilitation and restorative care, medical terminology. Students will learn to design safe and effective exercise prescriptions, conduct individual exercise programs, and fitness testing. Students with an eager aptitude for the sciences, specifically Biology, will thrive in this program.

Students will prepare for employment in a wide variety of settings that includes assisted care living facilities, fitness clubs, hospitals, corporate wellness programs, strength and conditioning, and clinical rehabilitation programs. In addition, the program serves as a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue advanced degrees in the field of exercise science or enter professional disciplines such as physical or occupational therapy. Specific healthcare certifications, and dualenrollment college credit and clinical opportunities are included in the program.

POTENTIAL CERTIFICATIONS:

Students in the Exercise Sciences and Rehabilitation Therapy Program may earn the following certifications:

• Personal Training Certification (ACSM)
• CareerSafe OHSA Certification for Healthcare Workers
• Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ESCI) Certifications for the following:
  • First Aid
  • Healthcare Provider CPR
  • Sports Aid and Injury Prevention
• Standard First Aid, CPR, AED

RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapy Aide.