Overview
Not telling the athlete that they may get hurt may mean you could get charged with what offense?
Failure to Warn
Ankle movement pointing the foot downward.
Plantar Flexion
List 2 problems with improper tape application.
Blisters, skin lacerations
Name and identify the location of 2 pulse sites.
Carotid (neck), radial (wrist), brachial (arm)
A pre-event meal should be primarily composed of what type of nutrient?
Carbohydrates
Explain the difference between a negligent act of omission and commission.
Omission – Not doing something you should have done
Commission – Doing something extra that you shouldn’t have
Straightening a joint.
Extension
List 2 purposes of a mouthguard.
Protects the teeth, concussion prevention
What is considered normal blood pressure?
120/80
When should you eat a post-event meal?
Within 15 min after competition
Title IX was added to the 14th Amendment and states that no person shall be excluded/denied education or activity based on this characteristic.
Gender
This plane divides the body into top and bottom sections.
Transverse
What does NOCSAE stand for?
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
Aerobic activities are better suited for which type of muscle fiber?
Slow twitch
What is blood doping?
Removing blood, then reinjecting it
This term refers to your legal responsibility to act in a reasonable way.
Liability
This line divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Mid-sagittal
How long is prophylactic taping superior to ankle bracing?
20 minutes
Explain the difference between isometric, isotonic and isokinetic exercises.
Isometric – Does not result in any joint movement
Isotonic – Fixed rate, speed is variable
Isokinetic – Variable resistance, fixed speed
What ergogenic aid is commonly used by athletes that require a steady hand?
Beta Blockers
List the 4 elements that must be proven in court in order to find you guilty of negligence.
Duty of Care
Breach of Duty
Injury or Damage
Proximate Cause
Circular movement of the arm at the shoulder.
Circumduction
List 2 rules to follow when fitting athletic shoes.
Try on both shoes (R & L foot may be different shape/size)
Simulate the conditions under which you will be using the shoes
Try on at the end of the day to accommodate for swelling
Check positioning of cleats
What is the term that describes the total amount of blood that is pumped in one minute?
Cardiac Output
This is a potentially serious medical condition that occurs during long events with heavy sweating and the athlete consumes copious amounts of water.
Hyponatremia