Ch. 1 Basics

Question 1

Define Athletic Training

Answer 1

The prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions

Question 2

Describe the role of: Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Answer 2

Works with doctors and other allied health personnel to

• Prevent injury
• provide emergency care,
• assist in diagnosis
• rehabilitation for athletic injuries.

Question 3

Describe the role of: Sports Medicine Team

Answer 3

• Injury Management
• Practice of medicine
• To support athletes prior to, during, and following an injury

Question 4

List requirements for becoming an ATC

Answer 4

A. pass board exam
B. maintaining 75 CEU’s every 3 years
C. paying NATA dues

Question 5

Job opportunities for ATCs

Answer 5

• high school
• college
• industrial
• military
• professional teams
• sports medicine clinics
• corporal

Question 6

Define NATA

Answer 6

National Athletic Trainers Association: enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity

Question 7

Define NATABOC

Answer 7

National Athletic Trainers Association Board Of Certification: Certify Athletic Trainers

Question 8

Allied Healthcare Profession

Answer 8

• Health or related services pertaining to the
  identification, evaluation, and prevention of health-
  related issues.
• Athletic Trainers in 1991 were considered an Allied
  Healthcare Profession

Question 9

Define Kinesiology

Answer 9

The study of physical activity or movement