Introduction to Athletic Training Introduction, Expectations, & Professionalism ATHLETIC TRAINING

11/7/20152 Introduction Course Description A survey of the area of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine and their professional applications. The course is designed as an initial experience for students considering a career in athletic training or physical therapy.

11/7/20153 Role of the course What do I want to do?

11/7/20154 Introduction

5 Introduction Curriculum athletic training student vs Prospective athletic training student?

11/7/20156 Expectations On time and prepared Participate in class discussions Ask questions Turn in assignments when they are due Do your own work! Use correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure

Expectations On time and prepared To make topics relevant to the “real world” To be open to student opinions To answer questions! To turn assignments and exams back in a timely manner To be fair and consistent in grading of assignments and exams To be available outside of class time 11/7/20157

8 Rules….. Please, no hats in class! Silence cell phones and put away.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

11/7/ Practice of Medicine Athletic Training Sports Physical Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation Practice of Medicine Athletic Training Sports Physical Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation Human Performance Performance Injury Management Management Exercise Physiology Biomechanics Sport Psychology Sports Nutrition Sports Massage Exercise Physiology Biomechanics Sport Psychology Sports Nutrition Sports Massage

11/7/ AT as a Profession 1. How does a profession differ from a job? 2. What is a professional? 3. What is professionalism? 4. What is professional education?

For next time….. 1. Think about how YOU would define athletic training 2. Create a list of sports medicine related professional organizations 11/7/201512