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

2. THE ATHLETIC TRAINER AND THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM

3. 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?

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 4 – TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION
Design and supervise rehabilitation programs
Use therapeutic modalities
Help athletes cope with injuries

12. 5 – ORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Maintain records for each athlete
Physical exams
Injury reports
Rehab/treatment logs
Policies and procedures
Supervise personnel

13. 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_________.

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

15. 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

16. 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)

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

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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)

22. 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

23. Questions?

24. 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

25. 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