Athletic Training and the Medical Profession Umbrella Chapter 1 SPORTS Therapy Athletic Training and the Medical Profession Umbrella Chapter 1

Kinesiology Def: The scientific study of human movement Kinesiology degrees Work in research, fitness industry, clinical settings, industrial environments, sporting events, etc.

Encompasses many different fields of study related to sport Medical Doctor Chiropractor Physical Therapist Athletic Trainers Podiatrist Orthopedic Surgeon Physical Education Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Sports Psychology Sports Nutrition Administration Pediatrician

Currently athletic training (AT)is one of the fastest growing fields Job settings for ATs Secondary schools Colleges / Universities Performing Arts Professional Sports Hospital / Clinical Military Physician Extender Occupational Health Public Safety

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) ATHLETIC TRAINING National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) formed in 1950 provide guidelines for proper medical care for athletics created scope of practice for AT www.nata.org

Field of Athletic Training The growth of the ATHLETIC TRAINING profession in general has followed the growth of American football.

First Athletic Trainer First recognized Olympic Games early 20th century Aid athletes with injuries First major text “The Trainer’s Bible” 1917 by S.E.Bilik Early ATs had “no technical knowledge” Techniques typically included Rub (massage), application of counterirritant, prescription of home remedies and poultices

First NATA meeting in Kansas in 1950 1920’s Cramer Family started a line of products for AT Wrote book – First Aider, 1932 First NATA meeting in Kansas in 1950 200 ATs attended First AT curriculum approved by NATA in 1959 1970’s NATA Professional Education Committee Formed list of objectives to define AT as major course of study

1970 established the Board of Certification (BOC) Program for certifying AT students and recertifying current ATCs Now commonly called the NATABOC\ www.bocatc.org 1982 – were 9 graduate AT educational programs Recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health care profession in 1990

Athletic Trainer Our name has been controversial Most leave out Athletic Confusion between personal trainer (PDF handout), dog trainer, etc. Important to have both names Considering a name change Suggestions??? Profile of Athletic Trainers (NATA website) http://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/AT_Facts_revSept2011.pdf

There are Six Domains of the athletic trainer.

Six Domains of the AT Injury Prevention Recognition, Evaluation and Assessment of Injuries Immediate Care of Injuries Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning of athletic injuries Health care administration Professional Development and Responsibility

Personal Qualities Ability to Adapt Health - burn out / long hours Empathy / Sense of Humor Communication Intellectual Curiosity Ethical Practice

Professional Relationships ATHLETES/PATIENTS Team Physician(s) Coaches / Family Administration Other Support Staff (nurse, EMT)

Know the health status of your athletes. Legal Implications Keep Accurate Records. Know the health status of your athletes. Supervision of the athletic training room at all times.

Do not distribute/share prescription drugs. Legal Implications Do not distribute/share prescription drugs. Use caution on the distribution of OTC drugs. Never use faulty or hazardous equipment.

Legal Implications Do not permit injured athletes to participate Never use local anesthetics. Follow your team physician(s) orders at all times.

Only use therapeutic methods you know how to use Legal Implications Only use therapeutic methods you know how to use Use COMMON SENSE Would I want this done to my body? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN5Wg5hlYTw

Organizational Affiliates

The Athletic Trainer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySdz6DZtP80