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K–12 Standards

Sports Medicine 2 (2025)

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Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation Understand human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders, and medical math principles. FS 1

  • 1

    Describe general injury causations and/or mechanisms. 1

  • 2

    Describe tissue’s physiological responses to injury. 2

  • 3

    Describe the physiology of pain.3

  • 4

    Describe and explain the phases of the soft-tissue and bony healing processes. 4

  • 5

    Describe the general medical conditions and injuries of the following body systems, which affect or are common to athletic participation: cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, nervous, gastrointestinal, excretory, reproductive, endocrine, and integumentary (skin). 5

  • 6

    Describe the components of the evaluation process, such as history, observation, palpation, and special tests. 6

  • 7

    Describe the appropriate assessment, care, and rehabilitation of the following areas: 7

    1. a

      ankle/foot a

    2. b

      knee b

    3. c

      hip/pelvis c

    4. d

      thorax/abdomend

    5. e

      head/spine/facee

    6. f

      shoulderf

    7. g

      elbowg

    8. h

      wrist/handh

  • 8

    Describe the process of dealing with catastrophic injury and death in athletics.8

  • 9

    Describe the phases of a rehabilitation program.9

  • 10

    Describe the indications and contraindications of common therapeutic modalities, including:10

    1. a

      cryotherapya

    2. b

      thermotherapy b

    3. c

      electrotherapy c

    4. d

      ultrasound d

    5. e

      intermittent compression e

    6. f

      therapeutic massage.f

  • 11

    Describe considerations for treating injuries in various stages of the healing process.11

Foundation Standard 2: Communications Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectively.FS 2

  • 1

    Demonstrate obtaining pertinent patient information:1

    1. a

      demographics a

    2. b

      medical history b

    3. c

      injury history c

    4. d

      progress  d

  • 2

    Create an injury report using the SOAP Note (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) format.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate use of forms such as treatment logs, rehabilitation records, emergency information cards, and consent forms.3

  • 5

    Demonstrate elements of written and electronic communication: 4

    1. a

      spelling a

    2. b

      grammar b

    3. c

      formattingc

    4. d

      confidentialityd

  • 5

    Engage in active listening and demonstrate comprehension of verbal instructions, requests, and other information to verify accuracy.5

Foundation Standard 4: Employability Skills Use employability skills to enhance employment opportunities and job satisfactionFS 4

  • 1

    Initiate components of a personal portfolio to potentially include: 1

    1. a

      resume a

    2. b

      cover letterb

    3. c

      sample projectsc

    4. d

      writing sampled

    5. e

      work-based learning documentation e

    6. f

       oral reports, service learning f

    7. g

      community service g

    8. h

      certifications or credentialsh

    9. i

      technology skills i

    10. j

      leadership experiencej

    11. k

      student and/or professional organization memberships or recognitions etc. k

  • 2

    Develop a job description for a sports medicine related career. 2

Foundation Standard 5: Legal Responsibilities Describe legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications on healthcare worker actions.FS 5

  • 1

    Identify duties of sports medicine providers according to regulations, policies, laws, and legislated rights of patients.1

  • 2

    Compare and contrast the scope of practice among regulated healthcare professionals, students, and other individuals.2

  • 3

    Apply procedures for proper documentation and storage of medical records. 3

  • 4

    Explain the laws governing harassment, labor, and employment.4

  • 5

    Understand Title IX and how it relates to equity in sports.5

  • 6

    Review the “Good Samaritan Law” and how it relates to lay persons vs. licensed medical professionals6

Foundation Standard 6: Ethics (Located in SM 1)FS 6

  • 6

    Foundation Standard 6: Ethics (Located in SM 1)FS 6

Foundation Standard 7: Safety Practices Identify existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self. Employ safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures to prevent injury and illness.FS 7

  • 1

    Apply principles of personal safety practices to include1

    1. a

      hygienea

    2. b

      sanitation b

    3. c

      body mechanics c

    4. d

      ergonomics d

  • 2

    Explain the importance of appropriate sports medicine and athletic facility inspections and maintenance2

  • 3

    Demonstrate appropriate use of infectious disease control measures as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).3

Foundation Standard 8: Teamwork Identify roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team.FS 8

  • 1

    Demonstrate effective collaboration as members of an interdisciplinary team.1

  • 2

    Recognize characteristics of effective teams. 2

  • 3

    Discuss methods for building positive team relationships.3

  • 4

    Act responsibly as a team member.4

Foundation Standard 9: Health Maintenance Practices Differentiate between wellness and disease. Promote disease prevention and model healthy behaviors.FS 9

  • 1

    Explore the use of therapeutic drugs in sports medicine. 1

  • 2

    Describe the difference between over the counter and prescription medications and their uses.2

  • 3

    Discuss the different classifications of common medications.3

  • 4

    Identify safety guidelines associated with proper medication use including: 4

    1. a

      storagea

    2. b

      indicationsb

    3. c

      contraindications c

    4. d

      side-effects e. interactions d

    5. e

      interactions e

Foundation Standard 10: Technical Skills Apply and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge as appropriate while participating as an athletic training student aide or work-based learning student, under the supervision of a sports medicine professional.FS 10

  • 1

    Demonstrate the ability to fit crutches.1

  • 2

    Instruct the proper use of crutches in three-point and four-point gaits.2

  • 3

    Observe, measure, record, and evaluate vital signs including normal ranges for:3

    1. a

      temperaturea

    2. b

      skin color  b

    3. c

      pulsec

    4. d

      respiration d

    5. e

      level of consciousness e

    6. f

      blood pressuref

  • 4

    Demonstrate appropriate stretching techniques to improve musculoskeletal flexibility.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate basic taping and wrapping skills for the prevention of common musculoskeletal injuries.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate specific joint motions (elbow flexion, ankle inversion, etc.)6

  • 7

    Locate anatomical landmarks (olecranon process, lateral malleolus, etc.) common to sports injuries.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate using various splinting materials and devices used in a sports medicine setting. 8

  • 9

    Demonstrate appropriate components of care for the spine-injured athlete. 9

  • 10

    Identify various rehabilitation techniques, goals, and strategies. 10

  • 11

    Demonstrate Healthcare Basic Life Support CPR/AED.11

Foundation Standard 11: Information Technology Applications Apply information technology applications common across health professions.FS 11

  • 1

    Evaluate the validity of information from web-based resources.1

  • 2

    Use computer applications to create pertinent sports medicine forms and/or presentations.2

  • 3

    Identify various uses of technology in injury evaluation and tracking.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate the use of basic computer operations and file organization.4

  • 5

    Discuss the use of appropriate email, social, and educational media.5

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Grade 9, Grade 11, Grade 10, and Grade 12

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