Sports Med Team 1
Plan eating programs, often individualized to a specific sport.
Nutritionists (or dietitian)
The most important person of the sports med team
the athlete
Work most closely with athletes from the time of injury until their return to competition.
Athletic trainers
The main goal is to prevent or at least minimize these
Injuries
CPR and first aid
Specialize in the treatment of the nervous system
Neurologist
Have the ultimate say as to whether or not an athlete may return to competition following an injury
They supervise the rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Physical Therapists
These bring together individuals to devise and maintain professional standards.
Sports Medicine Organizations
Organizers and coaches of recreational teams are often...
volunteers
Advise athletes related to the mental health/feelings associated with the rehabilitation process.
Sport Psychologist
Daily double
These members of the SM team study and investigate how an athlete moves. They analyze movement techniques and make corrections with the goal of improving performance.
Most responsible to ensure that sports equipment is of the highest quality, fits properly, and is maintained
Coach
They have the right to expect that their health and safety will be a top priority.
Athletes
These individuals design comprehensive exercise programs to meet an individual's needs.
Personal Trainers
Most directly responsible for all phases of healthcare in an athletic environment.
Athletic trainer
A medical doctor who deals with diagnosing and treating mental illness.
Psychiatrist
Focuses on improving performance and oversees the fitness of an athlete.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Every team member must know this (______ of _______), and work within these guidelines
Scope of Practice
These individuals work in health care settings utilizing leisure activity to improve and maintain a client's general health.
Recreation Therapists
Should possess an understanding of skill techniques and environmental factors that may adversely affect the athlete.
Coach
Concerned with an athlete's feet
Podiatrist
Assist if an athlete suffers and eye injury
Ophthalmologist
The main steps when an injury occurs:
1. ________________
2. ________________ first aid
3. ______________ to appropriate professional
recognize
provide
refer
They serve as advisors for local and state recreation commissions and manage comprehensive recreation programs including developing the budget.
Recreation and parks directors