 Is the study and practice of medical principles related to the science of sports, particularly in the areas of sports diagnosis and treatment of sprots injury, injury prevention, exercisese and workouts, sports nutrition and sports psychology.

 PhysiciansExercise physiologist  Dentist biomechanist  Podiatristnutritionist  NurseSport psychologist  Physicians assistant Coaches  Physical therapistStr and cond specialist  Athletic trainerSocial Workers  Massage therapist

 Athlete  Physician, athletic trainer and coach.

 International Federation of sports Medicine (1928)  American Academy of Family Physicians (1947)  National Athletic trainers Assoc (1950)  American College of Sports Medicine (1972)  National Str and Cond. Assoc (1978)  American Academy of Pediatrics, Sports Committee (1979)  Sports Physical Therapy Section of APTA (1981)  NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (1985)

 Federation internationale de Medecine Sportive  Principal purpose to promote the study and development of sports medicine throughout the world  Made up of national sports medicine associations of over 100 countries  Organization is multidisciplinary, including many disciplines that are concerned with physically active individuals

 To promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public  It is a medial association of more than 93,000 members  Many team physicians are members of this organization

 To encourage and support scientific research in orthopedic sports medicine and to develop methods for safer, more productive and enjoyable fitness programs and sports participation  Members receive specialize training in sports medicine, surgical procedures, injury prevention and rehabilitation  Members are orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals.

 To facilitate a professional exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness and to enhance, enlighten, and advance the field of strength and conditioning  14,500 strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, researches, educators, sports coaches, physical therapist, business owners, exercise instructors and fitness directors,  Accredited certification programs ◦ Certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) ◦ `NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

 Collects and develops pertinent information regarding desirable training methods, prevention and treatment of sports injuries, and utilization of sound safety measures  Disseminate information and adopts recommended policies and guidelines designed to further the above objectives  Supervises drug- education and drug- testing programs

 Patterned after FIMS (umbrella organization  Interested in the study of all aspects of sports  Membership composed of medical doctors, doctors of philosophy, physical educators, athletic trainers, coaches, exercise physiologists, biomechanics and others interested in sports

 To enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries.

 June AMA officially recognized athletic training as an allied health profession  Committee on Allied Health Education na d ACCREDITATION (CAHEA) was charged with responsibility of developing essentials and guidelines for academic programs to use in preparation of individuals for entry into profession through the Join Review Committee on Athletic Training (JRC-AT)  Entry level college and university athletic training education programs at must be accredited by CAAHEP

 In 1999 the NATA BOC completed the latest Role Delineation Study, which redefined the profession the profession of athletic training 

 Prevention of athletic injuries  Recognition, evaluation and assessment of injuries  Immediate care of injuries  Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries  Health Care administration  Professional development and responsibility

 Twelve Content Areas ◦ Acute care of injury and illness ◦ Assessment and evaluation ◦ General medical conditions and disabilities ◦ Health care administration ◦ Nutritional aspects of injury and illnesses ◦ Pathology of illness and injuries ◦ Pharmacological aspects of injury and illnesses ◦ Professional development and responsibility ◦ Psychosocial intervention and referral ◦ Risk management and injury prevention ◦ Therapeutic exercise ◦ Therapeutic modalities

 Must attend CAAHEP school and meet all requirements  Successful Completion of all parts of the certification exam will earn the credential of ATC

 Secondary Schools  School Districts  College and Universities  Professional Teams  Sports Medicine Clinics  Industrial and Corporate Setting