What is an athletic trainer? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySdz6DZtP80

Objectives Recognize the historical foundations of athletic training Identify the various professional organizations dedicated to athletic training and sports medicine Identify various employment settings. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the athletic trainer, team physician and the coach. Explain the function of support personnel in sports medicine Discuss certification and licensure for the athletic trainer

Certified Athletic Trainer AKA ATC http://www.nata.org/athletic-training The certified athletic trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in health care for the physically active.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES Draws on the disciplines of exercise, medicine, physical therapy, physical education and sports. Athletic Training Dates back to Roman times. With the fall of the Roman empire there was a complete lack of interest in sports Resurfaced during Renaissance time period.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES CONT. Athletic training come back into existence during the late nineteenth century with because of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletes. The first athletic trainer of the era possessed no technical knowledge. Crude techniques. After several failed attempts in 1950 some 101 athletic trainers meet. The primary purpose to establish professional standards for athletic training.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES CONT. - In 1974, ATA membership numbers were first tracked 4,500 member. Today there are 34,000 members. Working in 25 countries out the U.S.

Where ATC are employed http://www.nata.org/athletic-training/job-settings Page 8 in text book

Other Jobs under the sports medicine Umbrella Performance enhancement Exercise physiology Biomechanics Sport Psychology Sports Nutrition Strength and conditioning Coaching Personal Fitness Trainer Injury Care & Practice Practice of Medicine Athletic Training Sports Physical Therapy Sports Massage Therapy Sports Dentistry Osteopathic Medicine Orthotics/Prosthetics Sports Chiropractic Sports Podiatry

Still Questions http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/9210964/athletic-trainers-played- key-role-boston-marathon-medical-response http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/aug/22/athletic-trainer-series-trainers- recount-favorite-/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nON4oG8Meis

Role and Responsiblities Prevention Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Immediate care Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning Organization and administration Professional responsibilities MID TERM QUESTION Athletic trainer is the one who deasls with the patient throughout the period of rehabiliation, from the time of the initial injury until the patients complete, unrestricted return to activity.

Prevention Conducting Pre-participation Physical Examination Ensuring a safe playing environment by minimizing safety hazards Selecting, fitting and maintaining protective equipment Explaining the importance of diet and lifestyle choices Using medications appropriately (not at high school level)

CLINICAL EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS Understanding the pathology of injury and illness Referring to medical care Referring to support services Immediate care

Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning Designing rehabilitation programs Supervising rehabilitation programs Incorporating therapeutic modalities Offering psychosocial intervention

Organization and Administration Record keeping Ordering equipment and supplies Supervising Personnel Establishing policies for the operation of an athletic training program

Professional Resposivilities Continuing education Educator Counselor Researcher

6 Domains video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCIN449lDbw

Professional behaviors of the athletic trainer Stamina and ability to adapt Empathy Sense of humor Ability to communicate Intellectual curiosity Ethics

Communication of athletic trainer Athletic Trainer Athlete Parent Coach Physician Main concern Plays major understands absolute authority role in secondary role

Review What are the primary roles of an athletic trainer? What Professional organizations are important to the field of athletic training? Why is athletic training considered a team endeavor? What qualifications should the athletic trainer have in terms of education, certification and personality? What are the various employment opportunities available to the athletic trainer? Explain the criteria for becoming certified as an athletic trainer.