OBJECTIVES
Recognize the historical foundations of athletic training
Identify the various professional organizations dedicated to athletic training and
sports medicine
Identify various employment settings.
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the athletic trainer, team physician and
the coach.
Explain the function of support personnel in sports medicine
Discuss certification and licensure for the athletic trainer
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER AKA ATC
http://www.nata.org/athletic-training
The certified athletic trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing
in health care for the physically active.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
Draws on the disciplines of exercise, medicine, physical therapy, physical education
and sports.
Athletic Training Dates back to Roman times.
With the fall of the Roman empire there was a complete lack of interest in sports
Resurfaced during Renaissance time period.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES CONT.
Athletic training come back into existence during the late nineteenth century with
because of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletes.
The first athletic trainer of the era possessed no technical knowledge. Crude
techniques.
After several failed attempts in 1950 some 101 athletic trainers meet.
The primary purpose to establish professional standards for athletic training.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES CONT.
- In 1974, ATA membership numbers were first tracked 4,500 member.
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Today there are 34,000 members. Working in 25 countries out the U.S.
WHERE ATC ARE EMPLOYED
http://www.nata.org/athletic-training/job-settings
Page 8 in text book
OTHER JOBS UNDER THE SPORTS MEDICINE
UMBRELLA
Performance
Injury Care & Practice
enhancement
 Practice of Medicine
 Exercise physiology
 Biomechanics
 Sport Psychology
 Sports Nutrition
 Strength and
conditioning
 Coaching
 Personal Fitness Trainer
 Athletic Training
 Sports Physical Therapy
 Sports Massage
Therapy
 Sports Dentistry
 Osteopathic Medicine
 Orthotics/Prosthetics
 Sports Chiropractic
 Sports Podiatry
STILL QUESTIONS
http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/9210964/athletic-trainers-playedkey-role-boston-marathon-medical-response
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/22/athletic-trainer-series-trainersrecount-favorite-/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nON4oG8Meis
ROLE AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Prevention
Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
Immediate care
Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning
Organization and administration
Professional responsibilities
MID TERM QUESTION
PREVENTION
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Conducting Pre-participation Physical Examination
Ensuring a safe playing environment by minimizing safety hazards
Selecting, fitting and maintaining protective equipment
Explaining the importance of diet and lifestyle choices
Using medications appropriately (not at high school level)
CLINICAL EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS
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Understanding the pathology of injury and illness
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Referring to medical care
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Referring to support services
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Immediate care
TREATMENT, REHABILITATION AND
RECONDITIONING
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Designing rehabilitation programs
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Supervising rehabilitation programs
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Incorporating therapeutic modalities
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Offering psychosocial intervention
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
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Record keeping
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Ordering equipment and supplies
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Supervising Personnel
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Establishing policies for the operation of an athletic training program
PROFESSIONAL RESPOSIVILITIES
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Continuing education
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Educator
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Counselor
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Researcher
6 DOMAINS VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCIN449l
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PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS OF THE ATHLETIC
TRAINER
Stamina and ability to adapt
Empathy
Sense of humor
Ability to communicate
Intellectual curiosity
Ethics
COMMUNICATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINER
Athletic Trainer
Athlete
Parent
Coach
Physician
Main concern
Plays major
understands
absolute authority
role in secondary
role
REVIEW
What are the primary roles of an athletic trainer?
What Professional organizations are important to the field of athletic training?
Why is athletic training considered a team endeavor?
What qualifications should the athletic trainer have in terms of education,
certification and personality?
What are the various employment opportunities available to the athletic trainer?
Explain the criteria for becoming certified as an athletic trainer.