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What is Sports Medicine?

Key Terminology

I am a HealthcareProvider I am an Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine “A field that uses a holistic, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary Approach to health care for those engaged in a sporting or recreational activity”. I am a HealthcareProvider I am an Athletic Trainer

Sports Medicine Team All medical and allied health professional associations have similar goals: Promote the field & maintain a set of professional standards (code of ethics) Bring together professionals to exchange ideas & promote research Give individuals an opportunity to work together as a group Most publish a professional journal Many provide info to the general public in the form of position statements

Athletic Trainer Personal Fitness Trainer Parent Activity Specialist Athletic Administrator Team Physician Coach Nutritionist Sports Psychologist Athlete Parent

Sports Medicine Team Each member has their own role: Athletic Trainer Main link between sports program and medial community Strength and Conditioning Coach Oversee activity in weight room, work with athletic trainer on rehabilitation Coach Realize limitations, provide safe practice conditions, proper skill progression, proper equipment fitting Team Physician Diagnosis injuries, determine playing status, compile medial histories

Sports Medicine Team “Team Concept” Coach Athlete Athletic Trainer Physician

Athletic Training Involves preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries Allied Health Care Profession Recognized by the American Medical Association Governed by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Education programs accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC)

Continuum of Care Athletic training is a unique allied health care profession Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Immediate and emergency care Treatment and rehabilitation Organizational and professional health and well-being Professional Preparation

State Regulation Laws and statues that specifically govern the practice of athletic training. Helps protect athletic trainers and can play an important role in managed health care. Rules vary from state to state: Exemption Registration Certification Licensing Texas Dept. of Health

Board of Certification Standards of Practice and Disciplinary Process I. Practice Standards The Practice Standards (Standards) establish essential practice expectations for all athletic trainers. Compliance with the Standards is mandatory. II. Code of Professional Responsibility The Code of Professional Responsibility (Code) mandates that BOC credential holders and applicants act in a professionally responsible manner in all athletic training services and activities.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association CODE OF ETHICS Members shall respect the rights, welfare and dignity of all. Members shall comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of athletic training. Members shall accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgement. Members shall maintain and promote high standards in their provision of services. Members shall not engage in conduct that could be construed as a conflict of interest or that reflects negatively on the profession. COMMUNICATION - Journals, newsletters, conventions, list- serves, e-blasts, and student communications (CHATS)

NATA Districts 10 Districts SWATA Annual District Meetings Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Texas and Arkansas Annual District Meetings Dues included in NATA dues

Athletic Training Duties of an Athletic Trainer: 4 main duties: preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries. Teaching Budget Insurance Physical Exams Counseling Record Keeping Nutritional Advice Designing strength training and conditioning programs Hiring additional staff Professional growth

Characteristics of Athletic Trainer Stamina Empathy Humor Communication Intellectual Curiosity Ethical

Where do you find Athletic Trainers? Secondary Schools Colleges and Universities Athletic department Professor/Athletic Trainer Professor/Researcher Professional Sports Olympics Clinics/Hospitals Clinic/High School Industrial Setting Corporate Setting Amateur/Rec Sports Fitness Clubs Government Military NASA Performing Arts

Three types of learning Cognitive Psychomotor Affective

Learning Over Time Is the documented continuous process of skill progression and student reflection Systematic progression over time Goal: Skills and knowledge can be applied at any place and at any time Integration NOT Isolation