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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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)

11. There are Six Domains of the athletic trainer.

12. 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

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

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

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

18. 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?

19. Organizational Affiliates

20. The Athletic Trainer