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The Athletic Trainer and the
Sports Medicine Team
Introduction
Sports Medicine
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Athletic Training
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Medical Practice
Physical Therapy
Sport Nutrition
Sport Psychology
Massage Therapy
Sports Medicine Team:
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Team Physician—absolute authority in
determining participation status
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Athletic Trainer
Coach
Athlete
Professions Associated With
Sports Medicine
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Family Doctor
Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Chiropractor
Massage Therapist
Physician’s Assistant
Associated Professions (cont’d)
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Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sports Nutritionist
Sports Psychologist
National Strength and Conditioning
Association Certified Personal Trainer
(NCSA-CPT)
Athletic Training & the ATC
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The rendering of specialized care
(prevention, recognition, evaluation and care
of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise
and athletics.
Certified Athletic Trainer: highly educated
and skilled professional who specializes in
the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation
of injuries
Title IX
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Federal legislation in effect since 1972
Prohibits 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
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Galan, gladiators in ancient Rome
Renaissance, human body actively studied
Leonardo da Vinci, great contributor during
Renaissance
19th century firm establishment of intercollegiate &
interscholastic sports
The Trainer’s Bible
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1917, Dr. S.E. Bilik
First major text on athletic training
and the care of athletic injuries
History and Development of
Athletic Training
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Cramer Family (1920s)
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Gardner, Kansas
Started a chemical company and began
producing a liniment to treat ankle sprains
Publication of First Aider in 1932
Family instrumental in early development of the
athletic training profession
Continue to play prominent role in education of
student athletic trainers
History and Development of
Athletic Training
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1950: NATA formed, establishing
professional standards for the athletic trainer
1991: American Medical Association (AMA)
recognized athletic training as allied health
profession
Athletic Trainer
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Preventing injuries from occurring
Providing initial first aid and injury management
Analyzing and evaluating injuries
Taping and bandaging
Implementing exercise and
rehabilitation programs for
athletes
Using various modalities and
training equipment
Recording, organizing, and
storing information on injuries
and rehabilitation
Requirements for Certification
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Must graduate from an undergraduate or
graduate program accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Program (CAAHEP)
Pass certification examination
Maintain certification with continuing
education
Core Curriculum
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Human anatomy
Human physiology
Psychology
Kinesiology
Biomechanics
Exercise physiology
Personal community
health
Nutrition
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Prevention of athletic
injuries/illness
Evaluation of athletic
injuries/illness
Therapeutic modalities
Therapeutic exercise
Administration of
athletic training
programs
Core Curriculum cont.
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First aid and emergency
care
General medical conditions
and disabilities
Health care administration
Medical ethics and legal
issues
Pathology of injury/illness
Pharmacology
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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
Purpose of Certification
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To establish standards for entry into the
profession of athletic training
Standards set by the National Athletic
Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
(NATABOC) www.nataboc.org
Certification Examination
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Fulfill requirements
Tested in 6 domains:
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Prevention of athletic injuries
Recognition, evaluation & assessment of injuries
Immediate care of injuries
Treatment, rehabilitation, & reconditioning of
athletic injuries
Health care administration
Professional development & responsibility
Roles and Responsibilities of the
Athletic Trainer
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Preventative
Recognition, Evaluation, and Immediate
Care
Rehabilitation Course of Action
Administration
Professional Development
Personal Skills
1. Preventative
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Pre-Participation Screening (PPE)
Conditioning
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Monitoring Environmental Conditions
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Total body
Sport or injury specific
Field conditions
Weather
Properly Fitted Equipment
Educate
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Parents, coaches, athletes
2. Recognition, Evaluation, and
Immediate Care
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Emergency
Acute
Course of Action
3. Rehabilitation Course of Action
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Short Term
Long Term
Return to Play
4. Administration
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Documentation
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Daily records
Treatment logs
Insurance
Family history
Medications
Surgeries
Written Guidelines
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Policy and Procedures
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Daily operations
Rules/regulations
EAP
Scheduling
5. Professional Development
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Membership in Different Professional
Organizations
Stay current
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CEU
Be active in organizations
6. Personal Skills
1. Know the Athlete:
 Medical History
past/current
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Injuries, allergies, meds,
contact lens, dental
appliances
Personality
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Low tolerance vs. high
tolerance
2. Know the Sport:
 Fundamentals
 Demands of sport
 Same injury
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In one sport not cleared,
in another
can play
Personal Skills cont.
3. Remain Calm:
 Self calm
 Calm the athlete
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Very difficult to assess if
the athlete is scared,
excited, and anxious
4. Alert:
 Observe all athletes
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Limping, down, acting
unusual
5. Good Judgment:
 Common sense
Personal Skills cont.
6. Experience:
 Confidence
 Assessment skills
7. Patience (with):
 Evaluation
 Athlete
 Self
Personal Skills cont.
8. Referral:
 Record all information
 Send to physician
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Doubts, concerns
Clearance
What personal qualities make a good
Athletic Trainer?
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Empathy
Flexibility
Ability to adapt
Stamina
Ability to communicate
Personability with
athletes
Listener (counselor)
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Common sense
Good judgment
Intellectual curiosity
Education
Experience
Confidence
Patience
Required Skills
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Problem solving ability
Deductive reasoning
skills
Good judgment
Good decision making
skills
Proficient knowledge of
anatomy, physiology,
biology, and advanced
first aid
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Motor skills
Communication skills
Ability to work well with
people
Ability to work well
under stressful
conditions
Ability to maintain poise
in emergencies
Role of the Athlete
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Conditioning and
Fitness
Proper Nutrition
Know Risk of Sport
Report Injuries
Active Role in Rehab
Athlete’s Bill of Rights
Support Personnel
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Nurse
School health services
Orthopedist
General Practioner/Family
Doctor
Neurologist
Internist
Ophthalmologist
Pediatrician
Psychiatrist
Nutritionist
Chiropractor
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Dentist
Podiatrist
Physician’s Assistant (PA)
Physical Therapist (PT)
Strength & Conditioning
specialist
Biomechanist
Exercise Physiologist
Sports Psychologist
Massage Therapist
Social Worker
Associations
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NATA
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NATABOC
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Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
AOSSM
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American College of Sports Medicine
CAATE
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National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification
ACSM
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National Athletic Trainer’s Association
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
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National Strength and Conditioning Association
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
(NATA)
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Founded in 1950 (100-200 members)
Headquarters in Dallas, TX
26,000+ members presently
Quarterly journal The Journal of Athletic
Training
Annual convention
www.nata.org
Terminology
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Sports Medicine
Certification
Registration
Licensure
Employment Settings
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Secondary Schools
School District
College/University
Professional Teams
Sports Medicine Clinic
Industrial Setting
Hospital/Outreach
Non-traditional
Secondary Schools
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Usually faculty-athletic
trainer position
Compensation based
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Released time from
teaching
Stipend as coach
Provide limited
coverage
School Districts
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Centrally placed ATC
May be full- or part-time
Non-teacher who
serves several schools
Advantage = savings
Disadvantage = lack or
inadequate
coverage/service
Colleges/Universities
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Small Institutions
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Part-time teacher, parttime athletic trainer
Multiple sports
Also provide coverage to
intramurals & club
programs
Long hours
Limited resources
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Major Institutions
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Full-time athletic trainers
Works only for dept of
athletics
One sport
Long hours!
Abundance of resources,
personnel
Sports Medicine Clinics
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More ATCs employed in this setting than in
any other
Varies from clinic to clinic
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Most 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
Professional Teams
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Perform specific team
athletic training duties
for 6 months per year
Works with only one
team or organization
Under contract, similar
to players
Industrial/Military
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Becoming common for
ATC to work in a
prevention role
Oversee fitness and
injury rehabilitation
programs for
employees
Must understand
concepts behind
ergonomics
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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
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X-Games
Dance company
Working Relationship:
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Administrators
Athletic Personnel
Parents
Allied Health Professionals