Chapter 19: Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, and Kinesiotherapists Flashcards
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine; requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, 1,200 clinical hours, and completion of an exam.
American Association of Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Multidisciplinary professional association of health professionals in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Professional organization that promotes the advancement and integration of scientific research into educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.
American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)
Professional organization of exercise physiologists that promotes the profession and sets educational standards.
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
Portable device that checks the heart rhythm and restores a normal heart rhythm by sending an electric shock to the heart when the heart suddenly stops beating.
Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC)
Certification program for entry-level athletic trainers.
Bone injuries
Damage to bone; many bone injuries are most common among athletes in certain sports– for example, injury to wrist bones among tennis players.
Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Training in emergency treatment when someone’s heart has stopped beating or someone has stopped breathing; treatment includes clearing of the airway, chest compressions, and rescue breathing.
Cardiac rehabilitation program
Individualized instruction on physical activity, nutrition, and stress management, especially after a heart attack or open heart surgery.
Certified athletic trainer (ATC)
Healthcare provider who specializes in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses in athletes and the physically active.
Certified cardiac rehabilitation professional (CCRP)
A professional who demonstrates knowledge and skills in exercise testing and counseling in nutrition, exercise training, and smoking cessation as well as management of weight, diabetes, blood pressure, and blood lipids.
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
Certified by the American College of Sports and Medicine; requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, 1,200 clinical hours, and completion of an exam.
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
A certificate awarded by the American College of Sports Medicine to those who have successfully completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) and passed the certifying exam.
Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA)
Affiliate Society of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); promotes the profession of exercise physiologists to employers and supports the application of clinical exercise physiology for individuals at high risk or living with chronic disease.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Accrediting agency for academic programs for athletic trainers.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Largest accrediting body for health science professions; accredits over 2,000 educational programs in 28 health science occupations.
Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES)
Accrediting agency for academic programs that prepare students for positions in the health, fitness, and exercise industry.
Communication skills
A set of skills that enables a person to convey information so it is received and understood.
Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT)
Administers accreditation standards for kinesiology education programs, and registration and continuing education programs for kinesiotherapists.
Injury prevention
Important part of school and community athletic programs insuring that appropriate equipment is worn when participating in team sports; common devices are helmets, elbow and knee pads, and wrist guards.
Medical equipment
Devices used by health professionals to make a diagnosis.
Muscle injuries
Damage or injury to any of the muscles in the body. The various types of muscle injuries are categorized as strains, bruises (contusions), detachment injuries (avulsions), and exercise-induced injury or delayed-onset soreness. The thigh and back muscles are most commonly injured.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
A national association that distributes information about athletic trainers in education, services, and counseling and represents their interests in employment, accomplishments, and similar attributes.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
An organization that represents the interests of college athletic programs and the students who participate in them.
Registered clinical exercise physiologist (RCEP)
Credential offered by the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association to promote the field of exercise physiology; eligibility is based on education and work experience.
Recreational sports
Those activities where the primary purpose of the activity is participation, with the related goals of improved physical fitness, fun, and social involvement often prominent.
Registered kinesiotherapist (RKT)
One who has graduated from an accredited educational program in kinesiotherapy or exercise science, completed in the registered examination, and maintained continuing education hours to maintain registration.
Repetitive stress injuries
Injuries that happen when too much stress is placed on a part of the body, resulting in inflammation (pain and swelling), muscle strain, or tissue damage. This stress generally occurs from repeating the same movements over and over again.
Teacher’s certificate, license
A certification required for teaching K-12 schools; must meet educational requirements.
Third-party reimbursement
Payment for services rendered by a provider to a person in which an entity other than the receiver of the service is responsible for the payment. For a doctor, a patient, and an insurance company in the healthcare system, the insurance company is the third party reimbursing the doctor’s fee on the patient’s behalf.
Work-related injuries
Injuries that occur in the workplace, which are often covered by workers’ compensation; includes physical, psychological, and stress-related injuries.
