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Service Area: Health Sciences
Career Cluster: Health Science
 

Career Pathway:
Athletic Training

Athletic trainers play a crucial role in the healthcare and sports industry, specializing in the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of injuries for athletes. As a certified athletic trainer, professionals work closely with athletes to design and implement personalized fitness and recovery programs, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing the risk of injuries. This dynamic career pathway requires a strong foundation in sports science, anatomy, and healthcare, coupled with effective communication skills to collaborate with athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals.

Athletic trainer working on a patient's shoulder on a table

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Child Development 1
  • Personal Wellness & Fitness
  • Child Development 2
  • Personal Fitness & Group Activities
  • Sociology
  • Performance Fitness 1
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Performance Fitness 2
 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Team & Rec Activities

  • Current and Critical Health Issues

  • Health

  • Child Health / Safety / Nutrition

  • Psychology 1, 2, & 3

  • Behavioral Health Studies

  • Peer to Peer 

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Athletics

  • Dance 

  • Cheer 

  • Best Buddies

  • Yoga Club

  • Intramurals

  • Weightlifting Club 

  • Family, Career,and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Biology

  • Kinesiology

  • Exercise Science

  • Athletic Training

Future
Careers

  • Athletic Trainer

  • Sports Performance Specialist

  • Clinical Educator

  • Sports Medicine Researcher

  • Public Health Director

  • Concussion Management Specialist

Community Partnerships

  • Performance Health & Fitness

  • North Dodge Athletic Club

  • Top Shape Gym

  • Pro-Fit Gym 

  • UI Campus Recreation & Wellness Center 

  • Iowa City Schools Athletic Department