Course title

Anatomy & Physiology/Intro to Sports Medicine 1-2

Pre-requisite

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior with successful completion of Biology and Chemistry with a C or better or teacher approval

Course description

In this online course; students are introduced to the structures and functions of the amazing body. Students learn about different organ systems and how they work together to maintain life. Some of these organ systems include the circulatory; digestive; integumentary reproductive; and respiratory systems. Students examine different diseases that affect these systems and the treatments (both traditional and new) used to fight these diseases. The development and effects of aging on the different organ systems are explored throughout Anatomy and Physiology. Sports Medicine provides students with basic knowledge of the history of sports medicine; the anatomy of the body; and the common injuries that occur in sports. In addition; the course discusses techniques used in sports medicine to train and strengthen the body; treatments for injury and disease; and proper nutrition for athletes. As prerequisites; students must possess basic word processing and presentation software skills. Completion of one full year of high school Biology is required in order to evaluate the numerous biological concepts present in this course.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Lake Havasu City

High school

Lake Havasu High School

School / district Address

2675 S. Palo Verde

School zip code

86403

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LBIO
  • Biology

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No