Chapter 1
Which of the following organizations does NOT offer certifications for personal fitness trainers?
BOC
In the absence of a certified athletic trainer a coach must be able to do all of the following except:
Diagnose Injuries
Which of the following definitions best describes the field of "sports medicine"?
Different specialized areas related to performance enhancement and injury care
Seeing that the protective equipment is of the highest quality, properly fitted, and maintained is the primary responsibility of the:
Equipment Manager
A certified personal fitness trainer is responsible for the immediate care and treatment of injuries in the athletic setting.
False
In a high school setting the school nurse has the responsibility for recognition of sports injuries.
False
It is not important for a coach to further his/her knowledge of the sport.
False
Once an athlete returns to the weight room with the strength and conditioning coach following an injury, the athletic trainer does not have any responsibilities for this athlete's training regimen.
False
Prevention of injury is a minor goal of athletic training.
False
The American College of Sports Medicine is the national organization that sets standards for the certification of athletic trainers.
False
The primary sports medicine team providing health care to the athlete consists of the coach, athletic trainer, and team manager.
False
The team physician works primarily under the supervision of the athletic trainer; who is ultimately responsible for directing the total health care of the athlete.
False
Which of the following statements best fits the team physician?
Is the final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and competition
Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the coach as part of the Sports Medicine Team?
Make decisions on returning athletes to practice and competition following an injury
The athletic trainer is most directly responsible for all phases of health care in an athletic environment except:
Medical diagnoses of athletic injuries
Which would not be considered an appropriate injury prevention strategy of the sports medicine team?
Prescribing daily vitamin supplementation for all athletes
It is the team physician's responsibility to determine an athlete's health status using a physical examination.
True
One of the duties of a team physician is to serve as an advisor to the athletic trainer, coach, and athlete.
True
The coach is directly responsible for preventing injuries through the application of conditioning programs.
True
The focus of the fitness professional is to improve an athlete's level of performance.
True
The team physician must have authority in determining the status of an individual who wishes to participate in the athletic program.
True
Athletic training is:
all of the above
Which of the following is part of the sports medicine team?
all of the above
Which of the following individuals is NOT considered a fitness professional?
athletic trainer
Which of the following members of the sports medicine team should be consulted for problems and lesions on the skin?
dermatologist
Of the professionals listed below, who has the ultimate responsibility for the total health care of the student-athlete?
physician
Which of the following may be considered a health care provider?
recreational therapist
Which of the following individuals assists athletes with coping mechanisms following an injury?
sport psychologist
The individual who is responsible for compiling medical histories and conducting physical examinations for each athlete is the:
team physician