Chapter 1

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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


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