BELLWORK What are 2 ways you can earn extra credit in this class?

THE ATHLETIC TRAINER AND THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM

KEY TERMS/QUESTIONS What is an athletic trainer? The term “sports medicine” covers many different medical disciplines. What fields do you think fall under the sports medicine umbrella? What is meant by the term educational competencies? What other careers are available in the field of sports medicine?

SPORTS MEDICINE Encompasses many medical disciplines Athletic Training Sports Nutrition Rehabilitation Sports Psychology Emergency Medicine Orthopedic Medicine Study of Movement Exercise Physiology

ATHLETIC TRAINERS (ATs) Are there from the moment an injury occurs to the return to competition and all points in between. Injury occurs  First aid  Evaluation  Proper referral  Rehabilitation  Functional Testing  Return to Play Athletic Trainer Video

KNOWLEDGE What subjects do you have to know to succeed in the athletic training/sports medicine field?

EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES Is the basic knowledge an athletic trainer should have of certain subjects: human anatomy human physiology athletic training evaluation exercise physiology biomechanics psychology nutrition pharmacology physics organization and administration

ROLES OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINER Athletic trainers’ roles can be divided into six performance domains:

1 – PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES What can ATs do prevent injuries? Ensure safe playing environment Fields/gyms Weather Develop training and conditioning programs Select and fit protective equipment Explain importance of nutrition

2– INJURY RECOGNITION, EVALUATION AND DOMAIN 3 - IMMEDIATE CARE Need to be able to recognize how severe an injury is quickly Understand injuries and illnesses Refer to medical care and other members of sports med team Pre-participation physical exams First aid and CPR certification

4 – TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION Design and supervise rehabilitation programs Use therapeutic modalities Help athletes cope with injuries

5 – ORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Maintain records for each athlete Physical exams Injury reports Rehab/treatment logs Policies and procedures Supervise personnel

AT YOUR TABLE Now that you know a little about athletic trainers, think about what type of personality traits they need to possess. Come up with 5 personality traits at your table. A excellent athletic trainer is_________.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS ARE... Flexible – ability to adapt Good communicators Ethical Empathic People person Self-motivated Sense of humor

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO BECOME A CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)? 4 year bachelors degree in athletic training at an accredited institution (CHANGING!) 800 hours (2 years) of clinical experience First Aid and CPR certification Pass an examination based on the domains Maintain Continuing Education Units

AT YOUR TABLE, ANSWER… Think about what you know about athletic trainers. What is the key difference between a certified athletic trainer and a personal trainer? What are other differences in their job responsibilities? (Because they are not the same career path)

PRIMARY SPORTS MED TEAM – High School Athletic Trainer Team Physician - leader Athlete Parent Coach

AT YOUR TABLE… Who else can be a part of a sports medicine team? Come up with at least 10 medical professional careers that can serve as part of a sports medicine team.

WHO IS THE REST OF THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM? Can include all of the following: Orthopedist – bone and joint doctor Neurologist – brain and spine doctor Cardiologist – heart doctor Internist – internal organ doctor Family Medicine Physician Pediatrician – children’s doctor Podiatrist – foot doctor Dentist – teeth and mouth doctor Ophthalmologist – eye doctor

WHO IS THE REST OF THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM? Strength and conditioning coach Physician’s assistant Nurse and school health services Exercise Physiologist – study movement, body composition, etc Sport psychologist – sports can be stressful Physical Therapist – rehab specialist Nutritionist – food and drink specialist Equipment Personnel Referees Student Athletic Trainer

ATC and ….? Several other certifications can be combine with athletic training: Physical Therapist (PT) Occupational Therapist (OT) Teacher Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Physician’s Assistant (PA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

WHERE ARE SPORTS MED TEAMS FOUND? Schools (middle and secondary) Colleges and universities Sports Medicine Clinics Physician offices Professional and Olympic Sports Industrial/Commercial settings Performing Arts Military/Law Enforcement

Questions?

YOUR TASK – APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO… Write a Sports Med Team fairy tale or sci-fi thriller Fairy tale – Once upon a time… Sci-fi thriller – A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away Needs to be long enough to tell your story Use all 12 vocabulary words – underline 1 illustration – use at least 4 colors, relevant to your story

Remember to underline your words VOCABULARY TO USE Athletic Trainer Athlete Orthopedist Neurologist Coach Clinic University Psychologist Prevention First Aid Rehabilitation Evaluation Remember to underline your words Draw a picture