AACI 25th ANNUAL CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL
REGIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE COMPETITION
REGIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE COMPETITION
The 25th Annual California Regional High School Sports Medicine Competition & Seminar
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 am - 4:45 pm (registration desk opens at 7:30am)
LOCATION:
St. Francis High School
200 Foothill Blvd
La Canada, CA 91011
*Find important information and study guides at bottom of this page beginnnig in November
The primary goals of the competition are to:
-Inspire Interest: Foster interest and deeper understanding in the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training field.
-Enrich Development: Offer an experience that enriches the student's knowledge and boosts self-confidence.
-Provide Qualification: Serve as a qualifying opportunity for both the AACI National Championships and the Anatomage National Championships.
Competition Participation:
To participate, students must be currently enrolled in, have completed, or be actively involved in a Sports Medicine course or program at their high school.
We welcome students from all program types, including:
-R.O.P./C.T.E. programs
-Health academies
-Lab science courses
-Elective courses
-Small learning communities
-Internship programs
Note: All participating students must be supervised by an adult representative of their program.
The Competition
The Written Exam
1.Students will take a 150-question exam. Each question is worth three points.
2.Format: multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions.
3.Topics included are: Adult CPR w/ AED, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Evaluations (HIPS Format), SOAP Notes, Anatomy, Physiology, rehabilitation, and taping procedures. (All CPR questions will be based on current American Red Cross/American Heart Assoc. guidelines)
The Practical Exam
1.Students will be administered five oral questions, each worth 20 points, for a combined 100 points possible.
2.The questions are from the following categories
a. First Aid / CPR ARC/AHA guidelines for CPR
b. Anatomy identification/palpation
c. Anatomy identification/palpation
d. Special Tests or ROM
e. Tape procedure
3.A list of topics are given to each school at least 2 month prior to competition. This will allow preparation time for the students.
The Written Exam
1.Students will take a 150-question exam. Each question is worth three points.
2.Format: multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions.
3.Topics included are: Adult CPR w/ AED, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Evaluations (HIPS Format), SOAP Notes, Anatomy, Physiology, rehabilitation, and taping procedures. (All CPR questions will be based on current American Red Cross/American Heart Assoc. guidelines)
The Practical Exam
1.Students will be administered five oral questions, each worth 20 points, for a combined 100 points possible.
2.The questions are from the following categories
a. First Aid / CPR ARC/AHA guidelines for CPR
b. Anatomy identification/palpation
c. Anatomy identification/palpation
d. Special Tests or ROM
e. Tape procedure
3.A list of topics are given to each school at least 2 month prior to competition. This will allow preparation time for the students.
Individual Awards
Awards will be given to students with the highest scores in:
–Novice Division (Top 5)
–Intermediate Division (Top 5)
–Advanced Division (Top 5)
–High School Athletic Training Student of the Year. (Top 3)
Awards will be given to students with the highest scores in:
–Novice Division (Top 5)
–Intermediate Division (Top 5)
–Advanced Division (Top 5)
–High School Athletic Training Student of the Year. (Top 3)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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