The Advanced Classes

Students in the advanced courses serve as mentors and leaders for first-year students while providing care for their athletes under the supervision and guidance of their coaches.

Sports Medicine II and Advanced Kinesiology (Sierra College HSCI-003)

This course includes an in-depth study of anatomy and physiology, neurology, nutrition, cardiology, appearance and performance-enhancing drugs, basic pharmacology, leadership, and medical diagnostics. It also provides an introduction to medical education.
Students must remain active as at least a Level 2 student trainer, even if they are not assigned to a team. This includes maintaining their uniform, integrity, conduct, and skill competency.
Students take a deep dive into Medical Terminology and can earn Dual Enrollment Credit through Sierra College’s HSCI 003 course.
The course covers advanced skills in cardiology, including 12-Lead EKG interpretation, laboratory methods, and assessment techniques.

Honors Sports Medicine III and Medical Diagnostics

The courses are taught at a college underclassman (100 level) standard and include a comprehensive midterm, final exam, and at least 4,500 words of expository writing.
The courses emphasize "learn-by-doing" and self-discovery through research. This approach is designed to prepare students for success in college and leadership in medical fields.
Topics include advanced applications of anatomy and physiology, neurology, nutrition, advanced pharmacology, trauma treatments, medical treatments, medical skills, and airway management with a focus on diagnostics.
Students must maintain their status as an active Senior Trainer, even if not assigned to a team. They are also assigned to mentor a Sports Medicine I unit as a student instructor under teacher supervision.

The academic standards of these courses are also extremely high. The courses are all set at a college underclassman (100) level and each has a comprehensive midterm and final along with 4500 words of expository writing. They will also have to complete FEMA IS courses on scene management, public health, and leadership. All these courses are learn-by-doing as much as possible or self-discovery through research. While difficult the research component is highly effective at increasing success in college-bound students or preparing students to be eventual leaders in their career fields.