Norco High – Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Services 1a-1b

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course will prepare students for jobs such as fitness/exercise assistant, physical therapy aide, or athletic trainer assistant. Students will learn anatomy and physiology, body mechanics, vital signs, first aid, nutrition, exercise physiology, injury care and maintenance, patient interaction skills and use of equipment and techniques to aid patients in rehabilitation. Subject to an acceptable interview with a cooperating employer, students will train at a community location such as hospitals, clinics, sports/fitness facilities and convalescent care to practice and develop skills learned in the classroom.