1. Unit 1 – Sports Medicine Overview
Standard 1: Students will explore the fundamental aspects of Exercise Science/Sports Medicine.
What is Sports Medicine?
Medical practice related to physical activity and sport.
Care can be provided by a variety of health care professionals.

2. Sports Medicine Human Performance Management Injury
Strength & Conditioning
Sports Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Sports Psychology
Biomechanics
Athletic Training
Chiropractics
Practice of Medicine
Family Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Physician Assistant
Massage Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Podiatry

3. Objective 1: Identify members of the Sports Medicine Team.
Team of people who have a specific role in the care of the injured athlete.
Coach
Athlete
Parents
Team Physician
Athletic Trainer
Other Allied Health Providers

4. Coach Ensure athletes are properly conditioned.
Trains athletes in correct skill technique.
Ensures protective equipment is maintained and fitted properly.
Provide proper first aid in the absence of an athletic trainer.
Should be CPR/AED certified
Refer athletes to appropriate medical providers.

5. Athlete Train and condition to prevent injury.
Be well informed of their injury if hurt.
Listen to their body to prevent re-injury.

6. Parents
Important when dealing with athletes in youth sports and/or secondary schools
Communication vital regarding the care and injury status of their athlete.

7. Team Physician Coordinates care with the athletic trainer.
Makes decisions relative to care and return to play for the athlete.

8. Athletic Trainer Involved in all aspects of care. Injury Prevention
Initial First Aid & Injury Management
Injury Evaluation
Rehabilitation
Facilitates safe return to play.

9. Other Allied Health Providers
Sometimes the nature of the injury requires involving other providers.