Sports Medicine Chapter 1- Careers in Sports Medicine
What does it required to become an ATC
4 years of college, Masters Degree, and take BOC
ASCM
American College of Sports Medicine
Classes you have to take
Anatomy Physiology Nutrition
ATC
Athlete Trainer Certification
Circle of Care
Athlete in Motion Injury Immediate Treatment Rehabilitation Athlete in Motion
The person who combines knowledge and hands on skill to increase athletes safety
Athletic Trainer
CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resus
CEU
Cont. Educational Units
What areas of specialization are encompassed under the general heading of sports medicine?
Example: Sports Medicine Doctor Physical Therapist
A division of the sports medicine team that evaluated existing fitness levels
Fitness Instructor
List done professional sports medicine organizations
NATA NSCA ACSM
What is required to become a personal fitness instructor?
NSCA/ ACSM- get online certification
NASM
National Academy of Sports Medicine
NSCA
National Strength and Conditioning Association
A discipline for someone who works in the sports medicine.
Nutrition
List some personal characteristics that are required in the career of sports medicine
People Skills Compassion Healthy Body
A branch of sports medicine that deals with the prevention of sports injury
Sports Medicine
The use of heat, Cold or electrical stimulation to increase of decrease blood flow
Therapeutic modality
What elements do trainers need to consider prior to helping an athlete recover?
What sport do they play What kind of Injury Pain tolerance
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