Athletic Training
What is the name/names of an athletic trainer at C of I?
Mackaela, Clarissa, Cody
Who often leads a team's sports medicine staff and is categorized under sports medicine?
Team physician
A person who works with athletes for the care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries
Athletic Trainer
What does ACSM stand for?
American College of Sports Medicine
What is now becoming an educational requirement to be an athletic trainer?
A master's degree
TRUE OR FALSE: The team physician should act as an advisor and supervisor to the athletic trainer but allow the athletic trainer the flexibility to make decisions with regard to the athlete's playability status
TRUE
Someone who provides dietary advice. Can create a food plan and/or make lifestyle recommendations.
Nutritionist
What does NATA stand for?
National Athletic Trainers Association
Double Jeopardy:
Who was the first athletic trainer?
James Robinson
When and where was the first sports medicine meeting held?
1911 in Germany
Someone who makes adjustments in the body, often focusing on the spine.
Chiropractor
National Strength and Conditioning Association
What type of certification is required to become an athletic trainer?
CAATE certification
What are the two biggest issues in Sports medicine/Athletic training?
Concussions and ACL injuries
Someone who works with the mental side of athletes. Ex. Mental performance, focus, breathing, meditation
Sports Psychologist
What does AOSSM stand for?
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine