Santa Cruz County Regional Occupational Program

is offering a course in

Sports Related Occupations

Length of course: 1 or 2 semesters

Credit: 5-10 plus option for additional credits through possible internships

This course is an introduction to the career opportunities within the sports and recreation job market. Students will participate in a combination of interactive classroom instruction, skill practice both in the classroom and at sport related local community worksites, and receive three different certifications as a result of successful course completion. Explore many areas in sports medicine, sports management, sports pedagogy, and sports science through hands on applicable lab work. Physical therapy, athletic training, sports broadcasting, officiating, coaching, personal training, kinesiology and exercise physiology are just a few of the many specific areas we will participate in.

Sports Related Occupations will provide students with a broad base overview of a vast and growing area, gain entry-level sports/recreation related skills as well as their employability skills, and expose them to potential career opportunities and future options for career advancement and higher education.

Must be in 11^th or 12^th grade or 16 years and older.

See your counselor to register!!