Athletic Trainers
When do Atletic Trainers come to a scene when injuries occur? (in terms of first, second, last)
They are one of the first ones there.
What is a type of test performed by Exercise Physiologists:
Answers may vary: endurance, stress, etc.
Do kinesiotherapists work with or without a physician’s direction?
With direction from a physician
What does athletic tape improve?
Proprioception
Exercise is not a medical treatment. True or False?
False
Athletic trainers are NOT fitness or personal trainers. True or False?
True
Is exercise physiologists a larger occupation than athletic trainers? (Yes or No)
Where are the majority of kinesiotherapists employed?
In the VA system.
How do athletic braces reduce the risk of injury?
may vary; adding reinforcement to weak areas.
What state doesn’t require a license for becoming an athletic trainer?
California
What are the components part of the Master’s Degree Program? (2)
Classroom and Clinical components
What percent of exercise physiologists have a master’s degree?
50%
What does the CAAHEP stand for?
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
What type of measure is using an ice machine?
preventive measure
What does NATA stand for?
The National Athletic Trainer’s Association
What are the two major types of programs that Athletic Trainers plan?
Rehabilitation and Comprehensive programs
Are majority of exercise physiologists employed in the industry (hospitals, physician’s offices, etc.) or self-employed?
What is Kinesiotherapy?
Treatment of disease by passive and active muscular movement and by exercise
What is the average cost of a brace?
$200-$300
How many undergraduate programs are accredited by the CAAHEP for Kinesiotherapy?
2 undergraduate programs
How many states require Athletic Trainers to have a license?
49 states
What are the two major systems normally affected in patients who come to exercise physiologists?
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
How many specialty areas are there for RKTs?
19 specialty areas
Where is cold therapy applied? (3 major things)
injured or overworked muscles, joints, and tissues.
Give an example of a specialty area for RKTs:
Answer may vary: driver rehabilitation, adaptive sports, amputee, geriatrics, etc.