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Tell me about yourself Name Grade How do sports and physical activity play a role in your life? What are your hobbies, activities, or interests outside of school? What are your future plans once you leave Northwood High School? College? Career? Why did you take this class?

The Sports Medicine Team Sports Medicine I: Unit I Ms. Harpham

What is sports medicine? Broad field of medical practices related to physical activity and sport primarily focusing on: Performance enhancement Injury Care Injury prevention Multidisciplinary Physiological, biomechanical, psychological and pathological phenomena associated with exercise and sport Clinical goal: improving and maintaining functional capacities for physical activity Defined by ACSM as multidisciplinary

Sports Medicine INJURY MANAGEMENT HUMAN PERFORMANCE Exercise physiology Biomechanics Sports Psychology Sports Nutrition Sports Chiropractor Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Massage Therapist INJURY MANAGEMENT Physician Sports Physical Therapy Orthotist/Prosthetist Athletic Training!

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Athletic Trainer

Brain Storm… Brain storm at least 5 roles/daily duties of athletic trainers.

So why do we need athletic trainers? Watch this and find out...

What is an athletic trainer? Health care professional Collaborate with physicians 6 Domains of Clinical Practice: Prevention Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Immediate and emergency care Treatment and rehabilitation Organization and Administration Professional Responsibilities Have them read their ideas and group them under the 5 domains

The road to “ATC” ATC= Certified Athletic Trainer CAATE-accredited Athletic Training education program at 4 year college Medical-based education model Competency-based approach Minimum of two years of clinical education Pass the NATA Board of Certification (BOC) Examination

What sets athletic training apart? The athletic trainer is the one person who deals with the athlete from: Injury  Rehab  Return to play

It’s more than water duty and ankle taping… 6 Domains of Clinical Practice: Prevention Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Immediate and emergency care Treatment and rehabilitation Organization and Administration Professional Responsibilities

It’s more than water duty and ankle taping… Injury prevention Pre-participation physical exams Education for parents, coaches, and athletes Ensure appropriate training and conditioning Monitor environmental conditions Monitor selection and fit of protective equipment Explaining proper nutrition and medication use We may not be strength coaches, nutritionists, pharmacists…but because we are an accessible health care professional we will often be asked advice on many different aspects- important to be knowledgeable and prepared

It’s more than water duty and ankle taping… Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Efficient and accurate evaluation of injuries Making proper referrals when needed Immediate and Emergency Care Administer first aid Make correct decisions for managing injuries Skills in initial recognition and evaluation of potentially serious or life-threatening conditions CPR/AED

It’s more than water duty and ankle taping… Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Designing and supervising rehabilitation programs Knowledgeable in rehabilitation equipment, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities Organization and Administration Health and injury record keeping Emergency action plans Inventory of supplies and equipment Insurance information Establish policies and procedures for athletic training program

It’s more than water duty and ankle taping… Professional responsibilities Educate general public on roles and responsibilities of athletic trainers Professional seminars Publishing research in journals Do a good and professional job providing health care to an injured athlete

UNC Football Athletic Trainers Watch this.

Athletic Trainer vs. Trainer What’s the big deal?

Athletic Trainer vs. Trainer A person could be a trainer in a lot of ways Fitness Sports Computer applications Horses Can’t accurately describe the education and clinical experience that it takes to become a certified athletic trainer Hand out worksheet. Talk about differences between athletic trainer and personal trainer Athletic training is a new profession compared to other healthcare field (medicine, nursing, physical therapy)

Review: What does ATC stand for? What are 2 requirements to become a certified athletic trainer? Why do we prefer “Athletic Trainer” instead of Trainer”? List 6 clinical domains of an athletic trainer

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Team Physician Compile medical histories Diagnose injury Decide on disqualification Attend practices and games if possible

Practice of Medicine: Types of Physicians Dermatologist Gynecologist Family Medicine Physician Internist Neurologist Ophthalmologist Orthopedist Osteopath Pediatrician Psychiatrist Make a matching game for this

Medical Specialty Crossword Use your textbook to complete this puzzle.

Sports Medicine Team Flip Book Each person needs 6 pieces of computer paper, textbook, colored pencils/markers/crayons. Each person needs 6 pieces of computer paper, textbook, colored pencils/markers/crayons. Title= The Sports Medicine Team What is Sports Medicine? (2pts) Sport Massage Therapist (2pts) Exercise Physiologist (2pts) Biomechanist (2pts) Orthotist/Prosthetist (2pts) Sports Chiropractor (2pts) Sports Nutritionist (2pts) Strength and Conditioning Coach (2pts) Physical Therapist (2pts) Physician (6pts) Also list and describe specialties Athletic Trainer (6pts) Also list and describe 6 domains 10 points for creativity, neatness, and overall appearance. Total of 40 points.

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Strength and Conditioning Coach Employed mainly by colleges and universities Consult about injuries to particular athlete and exercises to avoid/modify

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Sports Physical Therapist Specialty of physical therapy that supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes Many athletic trainers also have a physical therapy license

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Sports Chiropractors Use spinal and extremity manipulation techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions Olympic athlete with chiropractor

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Orthotist/Prosthetist Custom fit, design, and construct braces, orthotics, and support devices based on prescriptions from physicians

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Exercise Physiologist Studies the body’s response to exercise Influence exercise performance by providing input on training and conditioning techniques, body composition, and nutrition

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Biomechanist Studies how athlete’s move Analyzes movement techniques using mathematical models Make corrections to improve efficiency of movement and improve performance! Biomechanics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZodC1LertDE!

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Sports Nutritionist Plan eating programs that are geared towards specific sports Consult with athletes with specific nutritional needs UNC Football Sports Nutrition Sports Nutrition...Who Delivers?

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Sports Massage Therapist Use touch to manipulate soft tissues of body Use skills to aid precompetition and postcompetition phases of athletic events

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Emergency Medical Specialist (EMS) Provide transportation of injured/ill to medical care facility Lives depend on quick reaction and competent care

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Coach Responsibility to understand the limits of their ability to function as health care provider Understand specific roles of each individual on sports medicine team Should be certified in CPR/AED and first aid Understand skill techniques and environmental factors that may affect athletes

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Equipment Personnel Specialists in purchasing and proper fitting of protective equipment Work closely with coach and athletic trainer UNC Football Equipment Staff

Members of Sports Medicine Team: Referees Knowledgeable of rules and regulations that relate to health and welfare of athlete Check playing facility for dangerous situations Check equipment that may cause injury