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Welcome to Sports Medicine. What is athletic training?. David Smith MS ATC Sports Medicine 1. Today’s Objective. Define Athletic Training and its subcomponents Describe the roles of the certified athletic trainer - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome to Sports Medicine
WHAT IS ATHLETIC TRAINING?David Smith MS ATCSports Medicine 1
Today’s Objective Define Athletic Training and its
subcomponents Describe the roles of the certified athletic
trainer Illustrate the roles of other health care
providers and the sports medicine team Understand the requirements for becoming
a competent certified athletic trainer Describe the job opportunities available to
certified athletic trainers
Athletic Training (Sports Medicine) – The prevention, treatment, evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Athletic Training is that aspect of sports that is concerned with all aspects of the athlete’s health and safety.
“Jack of all trades”
Meaning that athletic trainers should have the skills to do anything that the athlete needs.
Qualifications Needed A minimum of a B.S. in Athletic Training The amount of Education needed depends
on the area which you want to work CPR, First Aid, AED Certification State Athletic Training License
Test Fee
National Athletic Training Certification Test!! Fee
AT class requirementsAssessmentExercise physiologyFirst aid and emergency careGeneral medical conditions and
disabilityHealth care administrationRisk managementStrength training and conditioningStatistics and researchTherapeutic exercise and rehab
techniques
Becoming an Athletic Trainer cont…
Anatomy/ physiology Biomechanics/ kinesiology Medical ethics and legal issues Nutrition Pathology Pharmacology Professional development Psychosocial intervention and referral Therapeutic Modalities
Employment Potential High school: Excellent Sports medicine clinic: Excellent Collegiate: Good Health clubs: Good Corporate and industrial health care program: Low
Pro Sports: Low
Athletic Training Careers High school
High need + high variety of sports = demanding
Full time ATC→ Teacher/ ATC University and college
Full time ATC, can teach Many different teams vs. a few teams
Professional and semiprofessional VERY DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE Grueling travel schedule
Youth sport leagues Contract athletic trainer
Athletic Training Careers cont… Sports medicine office
Focus on rehabilitation Clinic and high school
ATC works in the clinic in the morning and then travels to high school to work in the afternoon/evening.
Health and fitness center Help those who are not as physically active
to get started on a safe fitness routine that will not aggravate existing injury
Industrial and manufacturing sites Prevent and treat work-site injuries to
decrease the work time lost to the “industrial athlete”
What to do with my degree??
Many people get a degree in Athletic Training as an intro or stepping stone for other careers PT PA Med School Nurse Chiropractor Massage Therapist Paramedic Acupuncture Oriental Medicine…
Roles of an Athletic Trainer Injury Prevention Injury Evaluation Injury Treatment and First Aid Injury Rehabilitation Organization and Administration Counseling and Guidance ???How to talk to coaches???
Injury Prevention Physical Exam and Screening Ensure appropriate training and
conditioning Select and properly fit equipment Reduce playing surface and surroundings
hazards Reduce and control environmental
hazards
Injury Evaluation Obtain a medical history Observe the athlete Palpate the injured body part Check ROM Muscle Test Functional Test Neurological Test Perform Special Tests to determine Injury THIS IS KNOWN AS HOPS
First Aid CPR First Aid AED ?? EMT ??
This is now part of many AT Programs!!
Rehabilitation Exercises to assist in Athletes Return to
Play Stretching ROM Heat/Ice Proprioception (Balance) Strengthening Exercises Functional Movements Return to Play Drills
COD, Plyo’s, Agilities,…
Organization and Administration
Organizing the Training Room for proper flow
Order equipment and supplies Maintain equipment Maintain Budget Record Keeping
Physical Paperwork, Injury Reports, Tx Records, Rehab notes, SOAP Notes
Supervise ATC Staff Supervise student athletic trainers
Counseling and Guidance Listen to problems – present options This helps with recovery Build a rapport with your athletes
Builds Trust Earns Respect
The Athlete is always your 1st priority, they are the reason you do this!!
So, what is an Athletic Trainer???
They are skilled professionals that provide an INVALUABLE service to the athletes and is basically a
JACK OF ALL TRADES!!!
Experiences Athletes do care how you treat them
Cards, Money, Presents, THANK YOU’S Just for doing my job
Just going the extra mile makes all the difference
Athletes that come backAthletes that stay in touch, years later (Families)Athletes that always remember something you did
for them
* 3 KINDS OF PEOPLE!!!!The Lesson I learned from my Mentor