Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Therapy

Course Overview

Turn your passion for movement, health, and athletic performance into a high-demand healthcare career. The Sports, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Therapy program prepares students for entry-level positions and post-secondary pathways in sports medicine, athletic training, physical therapy, and fitness instruction. Combining human movement science with practical hands-on application, this program equips you to help athletes and patients recover from injury, optimize athletic performance, and maintain lifelong wellness.

What You'll Learn

• Anatomy, Kinesiology & Biomechanics: Study the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system to understand how muscles, joints, and bones interact during movement and exercise.

• Injury Prevention & Assessment: Learn techniques to evaluate athletic injuries, apply preventative taping and strapping, and implement acute emergency management protocols on and off the field.

• Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Modalities: Master the application of physical therapy techniques, stretch routines, ultrasound, thermotherapy, and electrotherapy to support post-injury recovery.

• Exercise Prescription & Athletic Conditioning: Design customized personal training, strength building, and cardiorespiratory fitness programs tailored to individual performance goals.

• Patient Care & Professional Standards: Gain experience with medical documentation, health history assessments, HIPAA compliance, and professional communication in clinical and fitness settings.

Launch a career as a physical therapy aide, athletic trainer assistant, or personal trainer—or build the perfect foundation for advanced degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or exercise science!

Instructor Information

• Instructor: Jeff Peachman

• Email: jpeachman@hcctc.org