History of Sports Med
The field of study concerned with the athlete’s health and safety
Athletic Training
What is the NATA
Focuses on activities of daily living
Focuses on specific work environment skills
Occupational Therapy
develops strengthening programs for teams
Strength and Conditioning Coach
What does ATC stand for?
Athletic trainer, certified
What year was the NATA created
In 1950, 101 athletic trainers met in Kansas City, MO, and officially formed the National Athletic Trainers Association
American College of Sports Medicine
Two categories of Sports Medicine
Performance Enhancing and Injury Care/Management
part of the sports medicine team that is present at all games and evaluates injuries, rehabs, and assists in the return-to-play process
Athletic Trainer
is the only healthcare individual that deals with the
patient/athlete throughout the entirety of the injury process
This family started a chemical company and began producing a liniment to treat ankle sprains
Kramer
What is FIMS?
International Federation of Sports Medicine
All individuals involved in the care of the athlete
Circle of care
designs diets for an athlete to perform to the best of their ability
sports nutrionist
An athletic trainer must have what type of college degree
Masters
Healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries
Athletic Trainer
What is the NASM
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Helps condition the muscles of an athlete
Evaluates and determine the best type of massage
Massage Therapist
looks at the science behind the movement of the body and what happens to it during exercise
exercise physiologist
How many domains of athletic training are there?
5
S.E. Bilik wrote “ ” in 1917
First major text on athletic training and the care of athletic injuries
“The Trainer’s Bible”
What is the NSCA?
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Develops custom bracing
Develops custom inserts for shoes
Sizes and fits all orthotics and prosthetics to the athlete
Orthopedist
a specialist who is trained in therapeutic exercise and help patients achieve movement normally after surgery or injury
Physical therapist
What is the fifth domain of athletic training?
Domain 5: Administration & Professional Responsibility