Devin Fowler
Staff Reporter
“Where the art of medicine is loved, there is also love for humanity” -Hippocrates.
The Greek physician Hippocrates has a point, one of the greatest symbols of love is to care for one another. Whether it be performing surgery in an operating theater, patching up a wound on the battlefield, or taking care of a sick loved one, medicine has always been a surefire way to show love. Here at Ironwood, we have our own sports medicine program which aims to educate students about medicine, the class is run by Mr. Michael Suman. Before teaching, Mr. Suman was a college athlete who had an interest in medicine, thus when he heard of sports medicine he sprang at the opportunity to learn about it. As always the learner becomes the master, and Mr. Suman would go on to be Ironwood’s Sports Medicine Specialist in 2007. Sports medicine is just like how it sounds, it is the medical care of sports injuries and the study of various types of injuries as well as human anatomy. Unlike the name, sports medicine can be applied beyond sports for subjects such as physical/occupational therapy, physical conditioning, strength training and even nursing. One might wonder how the subject is taught since medicine is very hands-on? Whilst there are notes, videos and tests like every other class, the students of sports med get to do handson labs that simulate certain situations. Yes, this class does have a club; the Health Occupation Students of America/HOSA, and scholarships are given out for outstanding academic prowess. Obviously, the good people at sports med work directly with IHS sports teams- making sure our athletes are happy and healthy to play and win for Ironwood. So next time you see someone from sports med, take the time to thank them for making our school and world a happier, healthier place, and of course helping our sports teams win championships.
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