Sports med Flashcards

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Define Athletic Trainer

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A highly educated, skilled medical professional specializing in athletic health care in cooperation with physicians and other health care professionals.

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Describe the field of sports medicine

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Multidisciplinary approach to health management or achievement of full potential.

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The athletic trainer is most responsible for all phases of health care in an athlete except:

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Prescribing medications

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Who has the responsibility for the total health care of the student-athlete?

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The Team Physician

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Who is part of the sports med team? (give 4 examples)

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exercise physiologist, certified athletic trainer, biomechanist, and coach

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What is the coach not responsible for?

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Diagnosing injuries and letting athletes return from injury.

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What is not considered an appropriate injury prevention strategy among the sports med team?

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Daily vitamin supplementation

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What organization does not offer certifications for personal trainers?

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BOC (Board of Certification)

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Give examples of settings that employ athletic trainers

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Corporations, NASCAR, and the Rockettes

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(True or false) Athletic trainers, strength coaches, and PE teachers are considered fitness professionals.

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False

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(true or false) The team physician is not the final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and competition.

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False (they are the final authority in determining the return of an athlete.)

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(true or false) The person who is responsible for compiling medical histories and conducting physical examinations for each athlete is the team physician.

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True

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(true or false) The coach is not directly responsible for preventing injuries through the application of conditioning programs.

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False

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Who is a fitness professional/example (you only need to know one on the test)

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Strength and conditioning coach, Personal fitness trainer, and Biomechanistic.

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What is the difference between a personal trainer and a certified athletic trainer?

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A certified athletic trainer (ATC) is a healthcare provider, while a personal trainer is a fitness professional.

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Orthopedist

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A physician who treats muscular-skeleton injuries

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Team physician

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injury diagnosis, supervision/adviser to trainer and coach

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Nutritionist

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Plans eating programs for teams and individual athletes

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Personal Trainer

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designs exercise/fitness programs for individual athletes

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Dentist

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involved in the fitting of custom mouthguards.

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Athletic trainer

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Injury evaluation, immediate care of injured athletes

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Coach

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Teaches proper techniques and conditioning athletes.

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Sport psychologist

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assist athletes with coping strategies

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Podiatrist

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A physician specializing in foot care

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Recreation Specialist

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Organizes, plans, and oversees leisure activities and athletic programs.

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Athletic Administrator

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hires people who will make up the sports med team.

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Strength/Conditioning Coach

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Conducts both individual and team training sessions.

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Dermatologist

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specialize in skin disease and injury

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Neurologist

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Specializes in concussions and brain trauma.

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Exercise physiologist

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admin tests, and evaluate physical conditions.

31
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Outline 3 roles and responsibilities of the Team Physician

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  1. Compiling medical history
  2. Diagnosing injury
  3. Supervising athletic trainer
32
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Outline 3 roles and responsibilities of The Certified Athletic Trainer

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  1. Injury prevention/health promotion
  2. Injury management
  3. Clinical exam/diagnosis
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Outline 3 roles and responsibilities of the Coach

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  1. Conditioning programs
  2. fitted equipment
  3. performing first aid.