Ch.2
What is athletic training?
care to individuals involved in exercise and athletics
definition of arthritis
inflammation of an entire joint
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
movement, protection, production , storehouse, support
aids in body movement, supports and protects
study of movement
What is the athletic circle of care? Explain examples.
The people involved in the athletes athletic life. For example the athletes, coaches, team physician, athletic trainer, parents, sports psychologists, etc.
What are some skills that are required to be an athletic trainer?
problem solving ability, communication skills, ability to work well with people, ability to maintain poise during emergencies, ability to work well under stressful conditions
definition of epiphysis
end of a long bone
What are the types of bones?
sesamoid bones, long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones
What are the type of joints?
classified in synarthroses = immovable, ampiarthroses= slightly movable, diarthroses = freely movable
pivot, gliding, hinge, condyloid, ball and socket, saddle
How did sports medicine begin?
rehab for military veterans
What are work settings for an athletic trainer?
definition of myelin sheath
layers of the cell membrane that wrap around nerve fibers : provides electrical insulation and increases velocity of impulse transmission
What are the types of muscles?
skeletal: under voluntary control, smooth: involuntary, cardiac: found in the heart, involuntary
What are the planes of movement?
frontal front&back , sagittal left&right, transverse top&bottom
What do you need in order to become an athletic trainer?
bachelor's degree, accredited athletic training curriculum
What was founded in 1984?
Ohio Athletic Trainers Association
a protein substance found in bone and cartilage
What does nerve tissue consist of?
neuroglia :insulate, support, protect neurons
neurons : sensory, motor, associative
what does logus mean?
"the study of "
When was American college of sports med founded?
1954
What are the athletes bill of rights?
Set of rights that sets standards and expectations for the fair treatment of any individual involved in sports or athletics competition.
what is the shaft of a long bone
diaphysis
How can nerves be injured?
pressure, stretching, or cutting
What is the articular system?
A series of joints that allow movement in the human body.
What are some professions that are associated with athletic health care?
family & team physician, physician assistant, certified athletic trainer, physical therapists, physical therapists assistants, chiropractors, massage therapists, certified strength & conditioning specialist, sports nutritionists, sports psychologists.