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INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING
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SPORTS MEDICINEMulti-disciplinary approach to health care for those seriously involved in exercise and sport
Study and application of scientific and medical knowledge to aspects of exercise and athletics
Aims to promote health and fitness while preventing, treating, and rehabilitation injury
SPORTS MEDICINEAthletic TrainingBiomechanicsMedical PracticeOrthopedicsPhysician AssistantDentistOphthalmologist
Physical TherapyExercise PhysiologyNeurologistSport NutritionistSport PsychologistMassage TherapyCertified Strength & Conditioning
HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS MEDICINE
Late 19th to early 20th century Desire to understand and extend the limits of human performance
Developed into a recognized field in early 20th century 1954: American College of Sports Medicine
Intended to guide the convergence of different fields with a common focus directed toward the goal of national health and fitness
Athletic competition and participation continues to rise True sports medicine specialists have training that allows them to specifically address the needs of the athlete
WHAT IS ATHLETIC TRAINING?The rendering of specialized care to individuals involved in exercise and athletics
Prevention, recognition, evaluation and care of injuries
Certified Athletic Trainer: highly educated and skilled professional who specializes in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries
HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETIC TRAINING Galan: physician and philosopher
Regarded as one of the greatest physicians of the classical period
Contributed volumes to science of medicine
Trainer and physician to gladiators in ancient Rome
Roman Empire falls Middle Ages—few advancements in
medicine
Renaissance Human body actively studied Leonardo da Vinci: contributions to
science & human body outshine all preceding
Field continues to grow Sports popular, even
commercialized more ATC’s needed
Educational requirements for ATCs increase
Public insists that highly educated professionals work on their child
ATHLETE’S CIRCLE OF CARE & THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM1. Team physician—absolute authority in
determining participation status
2. Athletic Trainer
3. Coach
4. Athlete
Parent?Specialist?
TITLE IXFederal legislation in effect since1972Prohibits discrimination in school athletic participation on the basis of sex
Tremendous increase in female athletic participation, creating an even greater need for qualified certified athletic trainers
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
1950: NATA formed, establishing professional standards for the athletic trainer
1991: American Medical Association (AMA) recognized athletic training as allied health profession
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATIONMust graduate from an undergraduate or graduate program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Pass certification examMaintain certification with continuing education
CORE CURRICULUMHuman anatomyHuman physiologyPsychology KinesiologyBiomechanics Exercise physiologyPersonal community health
Nutrition
Prevention of athletic injuries/illness
Evaluation of athletic injuries/illness
Therapeutic modalitiesTherapeutic exerciseAdministration of athletic training programs
CORE CURRICULUM CONTINUED First aid and emergency care
General medical conditions and disabilities
Health care administration Medical ethics and legal issues
Pathology of injury/illness Pharmacology
Professional development and responsibilities
Psychosocial intervention and referral
Risk management and injury/illness prevention
Strength training and reconditioning
Statistics and research design
Weigh management and body composition
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONFulfill requirementsTested in 6 domains:
1. Prevention of athletic injuries2. Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries3. Immediate care of injuries4. Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of
athletic injuries5. Health care administration6. Professional development and responsibility
PURPOSES OF CERTIFICATIONTo establish standards for entry into the profession of athletic training
Standards set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Board of Certification (NATABOC) www.nataboc.org
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINER
ATC ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Prevention2.Recognition, Evaluation, &
Immediate Care3.Rehabilitation Course of Action4.Administration5.Professional Development6.Personal Skills
1. PREVENTATIVEPre-Participation Screening (PPE)Conditioning
Total bodySport or injury specific
Monitoring Environmental ConditionsField conditionsWeather
Properly Fitted EquipmentEducate
Parents, coaches, athletes
2. RECOGNITION, EVALUATION, & IMMEDIATE CARE
EmergencyAcuteCourse of Action
3. REHABILITATION—COURSE OF ACTIONShort TermLong TermReturn to Play
4. ADMINISTRATIONDocumentation
Daily recordsTreatment logs InsuranceFamily historyMedicationsSurgeries
Written Guidelines
Policy and ProceduresDaily operationsRules/regulationsEAPScheduling
5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organizations/Associations:NATANATABOCAMACAATEACSMNSCAAOSSM
Membership in Different Professional Organizations
Stay current in certificationCEU
Be active in organizations
6. PERSONAL SKILLS1. Know the Athlete:
Medical History past/currentInjuries, allergies, meds, contact lens, dental appliances
Personality Low tolerance vs. high tolerance
2. Know the Sport:FundamentalsDemands of sportSame injury
In one sport not cleared,
in another
can play
PERSONAL SKILLS CONTINUED
3. Remain Calm:Self calmCalm the athleteVery difficult to assess if the athlete is scared, excited, and anxious
4. Alert:Observe all athletesLimping, down, acting unusual
5. Good Judgment:
Common sense
PERSONAL SKILLS CONTINUED6. Experience:ConfidenceAssessment skills7. Patience (with):EvaluationAthleteSelf
PERSONAL SKILLS CONTINUED
8. Referral:Record all informationSend to physicianDoubts, concerns
Clearance
WHAT PERSONAL QUALITIES
MAKE A GOOD ATHLETIC TRAINER?
REQUIRED SKILLS
Problem solving abilityDeductive reasoning skills
Good judgmentGood decision making skills
Proficient knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biology, and advanced first aid
Motor skillsCommunication skillsAbility to work well with people
Ability to work well under stressful conditions
Ability to maintain poise in emergencies
ROLE OF THE ATHLETEConditioning and Fitness
Proper NutritionKnow Risk of SportReport InjuriesActive Role in Rehab
EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS
EMPLOYMENT SETTINGSSecondary SchoolCollege/UniversityProfessional TeamsSports Medicine Clinic/Physical TherapyIndustrial SettingHospital/OutreachNon-Traditional
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Usually faculty-athletic trainer position
Compensation based on:Released time from teachingStipend as coach
Provide limited coverage
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESSmall Institutions
Part-time teacher, part-time athletic trainer
Multiple sportsAlso provide coverage to intramurals & club programs
Long hoursLimited resources
Major InstitutionsFull-time athletic trainers
Works only for dept of athletics
One sportLong hours!Abundance of resources, personnel
PROFESSIONAL TEAMS
Perform specific team athletic training duties for 6 months per year
Works with only one team or organization
Under contract, similar to players
SPORTS MED CLINICS/PHYSICAL THERAPYMore ATCs employed in this setting than in any other
Varies from clinic to clinicMost ATCs treat patients with sports-related injuries in am & contract out to high schools in pm
Salaries are typically slightly higher than in more traditional settings
May be responsible for marketing of sports medicine program
INDUSTRIAL/MILITARYBecoming common for ATC to work in a prevention role
Oversee fitness and injury rehabilitation programs for employees
Must understand concepts behind ergonomics
May be assigned to conduct wellness programs & provide education and individual counseling
Also employed by federal law enforcement agencies (i.e.. FBI, CIA, DEA)
NON-TRADITIONAL X-Games Dance Company Olympics (Summer & Winter sports)