Chapter 19 Health Careers

What best describes the workweek for athletic trainers who work in a nonsports setting?

40-50 hours per week with weekends off

Athletic trainers

A professional who instructs athletes on correct technique and appropriate conditioning to maximize athletic performance while minimizing risk of injury

Communication skills

A set of skills that enables a person to convey information so it is received and understood

Exercise Physiologist

Certification given by the American Collge of Sports Medicine for those meeting educational an experience requirements and pass the certifying exam

Athletic trainers can also be referred to as fitness or personal trainers.

False

Athletic trainers spend all of their working hours indoors.

False

There is very little competition for exercise physiologists because of the many positions currently available.

False

Recommended qualities for all athletic trainers consist of what?

Good social and communication skills; ability to manage difficult situations; posses a strong desire to help people

Research shows that there may be a greater demand for exercise physiologists related to what?

Greater emphasis on preventative health; implementation of the Affordable Care Act; available health insurance coverage for exercise

What are possible work environment for athletic trainers?

Physician's offices; rehabilitation clinics; secondary schools or colleges; military

Fitness and personal trainers

Qualified to plan and implement exercise programs for healthy individuals to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardio respiratory fitness

What are responsibilities of an athletic trainer.

Record keeping, performing client evaluations, policy implementation

Kinesiotherpists use rehabilitative exercises , reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving.

True

Nurses and dietitians are example of health professionals that specialize in sports medicine by working in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.

True

Kinesiotherapists

Uses rehabilitative exercise reconditioning and physical education to help clients unable to move because of injury or physical disability to become more mobile.