2.  Axial-head neck spine rib cage  Appendicular-shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, lower and upper extremities  Bone can bend 1 inch  Replaced every 7 years  206 in body  2.6 million red blood cells produced/second

3.  Knowledge in:Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise, physiology, Psychology, First aid, CPR, Nutrition, Basic exercise.  Sports medicine team-Parents, coaches, officials, AT’s  History: how did the injury occur, location of pain, sensations felt, and previous injury.  Observation: Look for swelling, discoloration (Ecchymosis), deformity, or other signs of trauma.  Palpation: Touch injured site, compare bilaterally.  Stress Tests: Perform assessment tests, evaluate joint stability.

4.  Protection: protect site from further damage.  Rest: remove athlete from competition.  Ice: apply ice for 20 min, 6-8 times per day.  Compression: elastic wrap to control swelling.  Elevation: elevate site above heart, let gravity help pull out fluid.  Support: crutches, splints, neck braces, etc.

5.  -Professional skills.  -Knowledge in athletic training.  -Enjoyment of athletes.  -Interested in each athletes well being.  -Good fitness and personal health.  -Common sense.

6.  -Serves as liaison between coach, parent, and athlete.  -Maintain contact with coach and parents regarding athlete’s injuries.  -Improve conditioning level of team during off- season.  Provide first aid, basic treatments, and rehabilitation programs.  -Inventory/ordering &  purchasing supplies.  -Accident reports.