Health & Fitness / EMT
THE HEALTH & FITNESS/EMT PROGRAM curriculum has been aligned to Rhode Island and National Health & Physical Education standards as well as the National Emergency Medical Services Educational standards. Course curriculum addresses all skills and knowledge needed to be prepared for entry-level work. Completion of this CTE program will result in the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM will be provided with hands-on opportunities to learn and demonstrate proficiency through labs and skills assessments. Students will also have internship and job shadowing opportunities for authentic work experiences. Students will:
explore health and fitness-related careers
explore introduction to Olympic weight lifting
explore coaching experience opportunities
explore introduction to sports medicine
learn & practice self-care strategies for mental & physical health
learn community health & wellness
learn basic knowledge, application, and skills of an emergency medical responder
gain field experience at local Fire Departments
Students in the program have access to cutting-edge equipment such as: MANIKEN®, Professional Grade Cardio & Weight Equipment, and Simulation Equipment.
Required & Recommended Courses
PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES:
Health & Fitness Careers I and/or Health & Fitness Careers II
Health & Fitness Careers III
Health & Fitness Careers IV*
PROGRAM RECOMMENDED COURSES:
History of Sports in America
Sports Marketing and Management
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Spanish III & IV for Medical Careers
*College credit available
Credentials & Certifications
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
First Aid, CPR & AED
National Federation of High School Sports Course as follows:
RI Fundamentals of Coaching
Concussions in Sports
Heat Acclimation
Sportsmanship
Social Media for Students
Collapsed Athlete
ACL Injury Prevention
Bullying, Hazing & Inappropriate Behavior
Hazing Prevention for Students
Work-Based Learning Requirements
In our increasingly complex global society, CTE students are expected to be prepared to enter the workforce of the future by participating in a continuum of purposeful Work-Based Learning (WBL) activities that align with their CTE Programs. WBL experiences can include an industry project, a school-based enterprise, a service-learning project, or an internship.
WBL connects the CTE Program with the real world of work by providing students with the opportunity to interact with professionals in business and industry while applying what they are learning in the classroom. Through their involvement in WBL activities, students will also develop and demonstrate essential employability skills, such as responsibility, collaboration and communication, that are applicable in all work environments.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recognizes outstanding student achievement in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and encourages educational excellence, skill development, and workforce readiness.
Health & Fitness/EMT Program Eligibility Criteria:
Overall unweighted GPA of 3.0 or greater
Program unweighted GPA of 3.5 or greater
Enrolled in a CTE Program
Successfully completes Three CTE courses (2.5-3 credits) in the Health & Fitness/EMT Program.
Currently enrolled in and on track to successfully complete the Roger Williams University EMT course.
Obtains First Aid, CPR, and AED Certifications
Complete eighty cumulative hours of Work-Based Learning (WBL)
Opportunities:
Special recognition at Graduation
NTHS scholarships
Other unique member privileges
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Learn more at https://nths.org/
RI Pathway Endorsement
Seniors enrolled in a CTE Program are encouraged to base their Senior Passion Project on their CTE Program.
Senior Passion Projects based on the student’s CTE Program are required to qualify for the RI Pathway Endorsement Council Designation.
For more information about this program contact the Career Programs Supervisor at CTEPrograms@fgschools.com or 401-710-7579.
Click here to view the Health & Fitness/EMT Program Flyer.