Topics of Discussion  History of athletic training  The field of sports medicine  The field of athletic training  The role of: the student athletic trainer, the coach, the certified/ licensed athletic trainer, the team physician, and other staff members

The Field of Sports Medicine Sports medicine is a generic term that encompasses many different areas of sports related to both performance and injury Areas of sports medicine may include: 1. Athletic training 2. Biomechanics 3. Exercise physiology 4. Physical therapy 5. Sports nutrition 6. Sports Psychology

The Field of Sports Medicine So what? Why is this important? The clinical application of the work of these disciplines is performed to improve and maintain an individual’s functional capacities for physical labor, exercise, and sports. It also includes the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries related to exercise and sports.

Sports Medicine Team All medical and allied health professional associations have similar goals: Promote the field & maintain a set of professional standards (code of ethics) Bring together professionals to exchange ideas & promote research Give individuals an opportunity to work together as a group Most publish a professional journal Many provide info to the general public in the form of position statements

Sports Medicine Team Each member has their own role: Athletic Trainer Main link between sports program and medial community Strength and Conditioning Coach Oversee activity in weight room, work with athletic trainer on rehabilitation Coach Realize limitations, provide safe practice conditions, proper skill progression, proper equipment fitting Team Physician Diagnosis injuries, determine playing status, compile medial histories

Athletic Trainer Personal Fitness Trainer Activity Specialist Athletic Administrator Team Physician CoachNutritionist Sports Psychologist AthleteParent

The Sports Medicine Team Con’t. ○ Nurse ○ Orthopedist ○ Dentist ○ Pediatrician ○ Podiatrist ○ Nutrionist ○ Equipment Personnel ○ Biomechanist ○ Strength and Conditioning Coach ○ Sports Psychologist ○ Physical Therapist ○ Exercise Physiologist ○ Referee ○ Student Athletic Trainers ○ Urologist ○ Cardiologist ○ Neurologist A number of support health services may be used by a sports program. They may include:

History of Athletic Training  Reflected mostly in ancient Greece and roman civilizations. - The Olympics - The Gladiators  Galen, the greatest name in roman medicine,served as physician at gladiatorial contests  Herodicus was consider to be the first sports medicine physician

 Rapid evolution of the profession following WW I Athletic trainers became specialists in preventing and managing injuries Dr. S.E. Bilik wrote, The Trainer’s Bible (1917) The Cramer brothers developed a line of liniments to treat ankle sprains (1920’s) and followed the publication The First Aider (1932) In the 1930’s the NATA started to come into existence but then disappeared during WW II In 1950 the NATA was reorganized and it has continued to flourish and expand

The Field of Athletic Training  Athletic training is a sub specialization of sports medicine providing a major link between a sports program and the medical community for the implementation of injury prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitation procedures.

What is Athletic Training  Specialized care given to athletes and those involved in exercise  Provided by a Certified Athletic Trainer  Includes Prevention Recognition Evaluation care/rehabilitation

History of Athletic Training  The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) was founded in  It is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.  The NATA has grown to more than 30,000 members worldwide today

History Continued  The American Medical Association recognized Athletic Training as an allied health profession in 1991.

Certified Athletic Trainer ATC  ATC’s are… Board Certified (NATABOC) State Licensed (LAT) Recognized by the AMA Works under the direction of a licensed physician

ATHLETIC TRAINER.  The ATC’s Functions (6 Domains) 1. Prevention of injury (major goal of athletic training) 2. Evaluation, Recognition and Assessment of injuries 3. First Aid and Emergency Care 4. Rehabilitation and Reconditioning 5. Organization 6. Administration

Qualities of an Athletic Trainer  Enjoy exercise, sport and recreation  Work with people  Problem solve  Work under stress  Analyze  communicate

Workplace  Work outside of traditional work day Nights Weekends Travel Holidays Often more than 40 hours a week  Work outside in all types of weather  lifting College Setting

Work Settings  High school: most have teaching credentials  College: most have master’s degrees  Professional: small number of jobs, low turn over, mostly for men  Clinical: work with physical therapist  Non-traditional Industry Rodeo performance

WORK PLACE CON’T.  ATC employment ○ High schools ○ Colleges & universities ○ Professional teams ○ Industrial settings ○ Clinics ○ Wellness/Fitness Centers ○ Military ○ Anywhere! cirque du soleil

Duties  Analyzing injuries  Taping and wrapping  Implement and design rehabiliation programs  Demonstrate movements  Use modalities and equipment  Record, organize and store information

Code of Conduct  Respect the rights, welfare and dignity of all individuals  Comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of athletic training  Accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgement  Mainntain and promote high standards in the provision of services

Conduct continued  Not engage in any form of conduct the constitutes a conflict of interest or that adversely reflects on the profession

Education  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree  Students must complete a program for athletic training that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training (CAATE)

Education continued  In this program, they must master course work in basic sciences: anatomy and physiology physics exercise physiology injury evaluation and rehabilitation nutrition risk management healthcare administration

 Students are required to get clinical experience practicing their assessment and treatment skills. This is usually obtained through acting as a student athletic trainer for their respective school's athletic teams under the supervision of an ATC which is often supplemented with the guidance of a more experienced student trainer.

 Once one has successfully completed the program requirements (i.e. graduating), a successful applicant must pass the NATA’s (National Athletic Trainer’s Association) Board of Certification (BOC) certification exam in which students are evaluated in their knowledge of: injury prevention clinical evaluation immediate care treatment and rehabilitation organization and administration professional responsibility 2

 Once an athletic trainer is certified, he/she may need to be licensed by his/her respective state in order to practice which the ATC does by completing the appropriate forms.  Once practicing, an ATC must maintain certification by staying current in field related topics and completing continuing education requirements that are subject to audit every three years.

The Role of the Student Athletic Trainer  What is the role as a student athletic trainer (student assistant)? ○ Assist the ATC with daily tasks Treatment log Taping athletes Stock tables, cabinets, and bags Hydrate athletes at practice Prepare for rehabilitation procedures Athletic Training Student

The Role of the Student Athletic Trainer  Relay information to injured athletes in a “Lingo” they can understand  Student athletic trainers can only function under the direct supervision of an ATC or LAT

 What is Athletic Training?  Where did Athletic Training/Sports Medicine start?  What are the roles of the ATC, Coach, and Team Physician?  What are some other occupations that may assist the sports medicine team?  Where might you find employment as an ATC?  What is the role of the student athletic trainer and list some of their duties. Summary

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