Sports Medicine Ch. 1

What organizations offer certification for personal fitness trainers?

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

List three things the sports medicine team can do to minimize athletic injuries

Arrange for physical examinations and pre participation screening Ensure appropriate training and conditioning of the athlete Be certified in first aid

Strength/Conditioning Coach

Conducts both individual and team training sessions

Recreational Therapist

Considered a health care provider. Work in acute health care settings, such as hospitals or rehabilitation centers or in long-term care and residential care facilities. Treat and rehabilitate individuals with specific health conditions, usually in conjunction or collaboration with MD's, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, social workers and psychologists

Coach

In charge of prevention of injuries through training programs, ensuring that equipment is in working order and properly fitted, applying proper first aid if ATC or MD is not present, teaching proper skills, and monitoring field and environmental conditions.

Dentist

Individual involved in the fitting of custom mouth guards

Sport psychologist

Individual that can assist athletes with coping strategies

Activity Specialist

Instructs and coaches things such as swimming and tennis.

Camp Counselor

Lead and instruct campers in outdoor-oriented forms of recreation, such as swimming, hiking, horseback riding and camping

Recreation Specialist

Organizes, plans and oversees leisure activities and athletic programs.

Orthopedist

Physician responsible for treating musculature injuries

Podiatrist

Physician specializing in foot care

Who is a Fitness Professional?

Refers to personal fitness trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and other individuals interested in exercise and sport science - physical education teachers, exercise physiologists, biomechanists, sport psychologists, and sports nutritionists.

Personal Trainer

Responsible for designing exercise or fitness programs for individual clients

Athletic Administrator

Responsible for hiring personnel who will make up the sports medicine team

Team physician

Responsible for injury diagnosis and is the supervision/adviser to the certified athletic trainer and coach

Athletic Trainer

Responsible for injury evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries

Nutritionist

Responsible for planning eating programs for teams and individual athletes

Coach

Responsible for teaching proper techniques and conditioning athletes

Recreation Leader

Responsible for the daily operation of a recreation program, they organize and direct participants; schedule use of facilities, lead and give instruction in dance, drama, crafts, games and sports, maintain equipment, and ensure appropriate use of recreation facilities.

Certified Athletic Trainer

Responsible for the prevention of athletic injuries. Also responsible for the recognition, evaluation and assessment of injured athletes, the immediate care necessary, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries, organization and administration, professional development and responsibility

Recreation Supervisor

Serve as liaisons between the director of the park or recreation center and the recreation leaders. They plan, organize and manage recreational activities to meet the needs of a variety of populations

Team Physician

Supervisor and advisor to the ATC and coach. The physician is in charge of compiling medical histories, diagnosing injuries, deciding on disqualifications, and attending practices and games

Strength and Conditioning Coach

These coaches advise the athletes on their training and make sure they are using the right techniques

Sports Chiropractors

These doctors make use of spinal and extremity manipulation techniques to treat most musculoskeletal conditions

Nutritionists

These individuals teach students on the proper way to eat, and how to get the right nutrition for their personal lives

Emergency Medical Specialists (EMS)

These specialists provide transport to the injured athlete to a medical care facility

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

They are primarily concerned with developing fitness and wellness programs and improving the levels of physical conditioning in a healthy population. The certified athletic trainer is a highly educated allied health care professional responsible for the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and management of injuries related to physical activity.