Athletic Training Lesson #1 Athletic Training Profession

What is Athletic Training The prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care administration of athletic injuries.

NATA National Athletic Trainers Association Founded in 1950 Headquarters in Dallas, TX More that 30,000 members worldwide N.A.T.A. establishes high standards for the education and certification of athletic trainers.

Facts About Athletic Trainers Recognized as Health Professionals by the AMA All have a Bachelor of Science Degree 70% have a Masters Degree 75 hours of medically related CEU’s every 3 years More than 50% of ATC’s work outside the school setting

Team Physician 1. “cornerstone” of the medical team 2. should be on sidelines at football games or other contact sports. 3. immediately available when emergency situations arise. 4. pre-participation physicals 5. clears players for return to activity after injury. 6. works with trainer and student trainer to develop training program. 7. is on call for emergencies.

NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in health care of the physically active has fulfilled the requirements for national certification in some cases, met state licensure requirements. passed the certification exam given by the NATA consisting of a written test, practical exam, and written situations.

5 Practice Domains of Athletic Training 1.Prevention 2.Recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries 3.Rehab and reconditioning of injuries 4.Health care administration 5.Professional development and responsibility

ATC Credential for Athletic trainer Christopher Frey ATC, M.Ed. Not personal trainers Trainer???????

Duties of an ATC liaison between team Dr., coach, parent, and athlete. improve conditioning level of teams during off-season. Assists in purchasing and reconditioning of protective equipment.

Standing Orders evaluate and provide first aid care give basic treatments outline rehabilitation protective/supportive techniques inventory and purchasing supplies medical/accident record forms providing treatments

Other Allied Health Professionals Homework: Come up with a list of 15 Allied Health Professions and give a brief description of what each does: To be collected next class Typed?????

Sports Medicine Team

Athletes - must keep in good physical condition practice proper techniques taught by coaches play by the rules follow coaches and athletic trainer’s instructions

Parents - must be informed on nutrition and home treatments for injuries

Officials -enforce the rules -monitor playing conditions -cooperates with the athletic trainer and physician when injuries occur and environmental hazards exist

Coaches Plan practices that include: conditioning training of athletes teaching of techniques and rules of their sport Select, fit, and maintain protective equipment Supervision of facilities (field, courts) Update their education Work with team Dr. and Athletic trainer to do what is best for the Athlete

Student Athletic Trainer maintain a clean athletic training facility inventory control pack kits. prepare electrolyte drinks (Gator Aid) and take water to field/court. make sure plenty of ice is available for drinks and treatments. weigh athletes before and after every practice and keep weight charts. Other record-keeping duties: learn to tape, wrap, change dressings, give minor treatments and some fir st aid.

Common AT Room Rules 1. co-ed facility 2. treat only student athletes 3. shower before receiving treatments 4. leave equipment in locker room 5. no loud music 6. supplies are not to be removed unless by permission from athletic trainer. 7. All treatments must be documented by staff 8. Rules can be adapted or added depending upon your school.

Record Keeping Name Sport Date and Time of injury Place of injury Injury mechanism Injury evaluation Care provided Rehab recommendations Medical referral

Fundamentals of AT Programs for conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation should be designed and supervised by highly educated and trained certified athletic trainers First aid Anatomy Physiology Kinesiology Homework: define theses terms

Characteristics of a good trainer Come up with a list of 10 characteristic that you think a good athletic trainer should have

Where do Athletic Trainers Work? 1. educational institutions (H.S. and college/university) 2. professional sports associations 3. sports medicine clinics 4. hospitals 5. corporate settings

Education Degree in Athletic Training No internship route available Typically a 4 year program 2 years of clinical experience School and non-school settings

Temple University Core Curriculum

KN Introduction to Kinesiology KN Human Anatomy & Physiology I KN Human Anatomy & Physiology II KN Basic Techniques in Athletic Training KN Movement Injuries: Prevention and Care KN Physiology of Physical Activity KN Motor Behavior KN 2421-Emergency Medical Care for Health Professionals KN Pharmacology KN Lower Extremities: Assessment and Treatment of Injuries KN Upper Extremities: Assessment and Treatment of Injuries KN Biomechanics of Physical Activity KN Social-Psych of Physical Activity KN Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training KN Therapeutic Exercise KN Head, Neck, and Spine: Assessment and Treatment of Injuries KN General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training KN Practicum in Athletic Training I KN Practicum in Athletic Training II KN History and Philosophy of Kinesiology KN 4311-Advanced Physiology of Exercise KN Organization and Administration in Athletic Training KN Special Topics in Athletic Training KN Practicum in Athletic Training III KN Practicum in Athletic Training IV PH Nutrition and Health

Local Accredited Schools Pennsylvania Alvernia College California University of PA Duquesne University East Stroudsburg University Eastern University IUP Kings College Lock Haven University Marywood College Mercyhurst College Messiah College Neumann College Penn State Slippery Rock Temple Pitt Pitt, Bradford Waynesburg University West Chester University Deleware University of Delaware New Jersey Kean University Montclair State University Rowan University Seton hall William Patterson University

NATA Certification exam Must pass in order to gain certification

Industrial Athletic Trainer New type of setting for ATC Future????? Higher Salary, Traditional Hours Preventative Medicine Corporate Health Programs

ATC Salary Averages Government economists expect job growth for athletic trainers to be much faster than the average for all careers through 2016