Exercise & Sports Science

Overview

This program helps students learn the basic skills associated with athletic health care, including basic anatomy and physiology. Students practice the correct techniques for taping, wrapping, and bracing athletic injuries. They also learn to understand the proper ways to use heat and ice. Another key lesson includes instructions on how to chart vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pain. Students who benefit from this program will aspire to become a personal trainer, athletic trainer, or physical therapist.

Possible Certifications

ConcussionWise Certification
Act 31 Mandatory Reporter
Stop the Bleed
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED
OSHA Certification, Healthcare

Potential Career Opportunities

There are many career opportunities for students graduating from York Tech's Sports Technology & Exercise Science program.

What to Expect

This is a standalone program that does not rotate with any other programs. Students accepted into it will take Exercise & Sports Science courses during all four years at York Tech, with the exception being students who participate in a co-op opportunity during their senior year.

Careers

Uniform

Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

The specific uniform requirements for Exercise & Sports Science can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.

Required Items

Shop classes
- Blue program dri-fit or cotton t-shirt
- Blue program polo shirt
- Khaki pants
- Sneakers with shoelaces
- Wrist watch with seconds hand
Academic classes
- Shop uniform, York Tech apparel, or Fan Shop apparel*
- Pants or trousers

Optional Items

*Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.