chapter 1 KNES
team physicain
in organized sports, such as interscholastic, intercollegiate, or professional athletic programs, a ______________ may be hired or may volunteer their services ot tdirect the healthcare team; this individual supervises the various aspects of healthcare and is the final authority to determine the mental and physical fitness of athletes in organized programs 6
coach
in the absence of an atheltic trainer, the _____________ should be able to: assess nad recognize potentiall severe injuries provide emergency first aid; and initiate appropriate referral for advanced medical care, if necessary
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
the ____________________ is the professional organization responsible for both the certification of athletic trainers and defining the major performance domains of the athletic trainer 3
coach
while it may not be by choice, the ______________ is a member of hte healthcare delivery team; in many instances, the coach is hte first indivdual to respond to an injured participant; as such, it is essential that the coaches understand their roles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of the participant, as well as to ensure theor own protection in a potnetially liable situation 5
nutritionist
___________________ are primarily concerned with the role of proper dietary care in the prevention and treatment of illnesses; however, a _________________- can provide valuable input regarding hte specialized needs of athletes and physically active individuals 8
team appraoch
a ___________________ can provide an effective means for ensuring quality healthcare for phyiscally active individuals; establishing the responsibiltiies of the various members of the healthcare team is essential to appropriate care
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
according to _______________, athletic training is a discipline practiced by athletic trainers; athletic trainers are allied healthcare professionals, who work in collaborataion wiht physicians to optimize activity and participation of clients; as medical experts in the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions, involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities, athletic trainers are uniquely qualified to provide healthcare services to athletes and the physically active 3
exercise physiologist
an _____________________ cna provide information pertaining to hte physiological mechanisms underlying physical activiteis; as such, the _________________ can offer theoretical and practical suggestions regardung the analysis, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness as well as rehabilitation of heart diseases and other chronic diseases/ disabilities 7
sports medicine
________________ is a braod and complex branch of healthcare, encompassing several disciples; essentially, it is an area of healthcare and special services that applies medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, and rehabilitate injuries or illnesses related to sports, exercises, or recreational activities, and in doing so, it enhances the health fitness and performance of the participant 3
physical therapist
________________ provide a unique and valuable resource in the overall rehabilitation of an individual; _____________ often supervise the rehabilitation of injured participants in a hospital setting, an institutional clinic, or a sports medicine clinic 7
sports medicine
____________________ is a branch of medicine that applies medical and scientific knowledge to improve sport performance
team appraoch
a majority of professional and college and professional sport programs have access to a team of professioanls that oversee the healthcare of their participants relative to injury prevention, assessment, immediate management, and rehabilitation; unfortunately, some personnel and provisiosn are not readily avaiable to the millions of other participants in sport, recreation, exercise, and physical activity programs; in particualr, the areas of injury preventio nand immediate management are overlook or relegated to the coach, physical educator, or fitness specialist, regardless of their background 5
biomechanist
applying basic laws of physics in performing mechanical analyses of human movements a ________________ can offer practical insight into improving human performance as well as preventing sport and physical activity related injuries; information pertaining to kinematics, the study of spatial and temporal aspects of motion, can provide valuable information pertaining to injury prevention, while information regarding kinetics, the study of forces associated with motion, provides a basis for understanding injury mechanisms 8
primary care physician
in some settings, particularly outside the athletic setting, the ________________ or family physician assuems a key role in providing medical care to athletes and physically active individuals of all ages; the services provided by the _______________ can vary with the background and expertise of hte individual; services performed by a _____________________- can range form completing a participation examination for a young athlete to counseling a middle-aged patient with multiple risk factors for coronary artery diseases on the parameters for safely beginning an exercise program; in some settings, the __________________ assumes the responsibility of determining the medical eligibility or cealring an individual for participation in an activity 6
coach
responsibilities of the ______________ in absence of an athletic trainer include: assessment of the nature and severity of injury determination of the appropriate courtse of action in managing an injuryimplementation of the appropriate course of action (e.g. administring basic first aid and initiating an emergency care plan as necessary) 7
immediate care
the _____________ domain identifies the role of the athletic trainer subsequent to determining the nature and extent of an injury or illness; the athletic trainer must be prepared to care for and prevent further ham for various conditions 4; as such, _____________ could range form implementation of standard emergency care for a life-threatening condition (e.g. activating the emergency medical plan) to rendering standard immediate care ofr a musculoskeletal injury, such as immobilizing a possible fracture and applying cold and compression to a sprain or strain 4
coach
the ______________ responsibilities include: instructiosn for proper skill development and techniques development and implementaiton of condition programs that are physiologically nad developmentally appropriate inspection of equipment, facilities, and playing fields/ courts to ensure that their use is safe for participation evaluation of the status of participants prior to permitting them to engage in activiteis supervision during activities 6
risk of injury
the _______________ is apparent with participation in sports nad physical activities; while participation in sports and physical actiities can be an importnat component of a healthy lifestyle for both children and adults, participatns can expect to sustain an injury at some point in time 5
coach/ physical educator/ fitness specialist/ sport supervisior
the ________________ are responsible for teaching various skills and/or strategies related to sports and physical activities; in many cases, these individuals are also responsible for administering and supervising activities or activity areas within an institution or health club facility; in borht instances, _____________ are responsible for injury prevention, onsite assessmen,t and managment of injuries, including reducing the potential for further injury or harm 6
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
the _________________ establishes standards for professionalism, education, research, and practice settings for athletic trainers; as medical experts in the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities, athletic trainers are uniquely qualified to provide healthcare services to athletes and the physically active 8
activity participant
the _________________ must also play a role in efforts to maximize injury prevention; it is the responsibility of the _________________ to adhere to prescribed guideliens for their activityy; such responsibilities could include maintaining an appropriate level of fitness; performing within the ruels or guideliens of an activity; and maintianing and wearing safety equipment; in the event of an injury, the participant should know the protocol for reporting an injury and seeking immediate healthcare; in some cases, an injury may be apparent to the coach or supervisior, but there will definately be scenarios where an injury is not readily apparent to an observer 7
team appraoch
the __________________ to the delivery of healthcare allows for a comprehensive preventiono, assessment, management, and rehabilitation of injury; the colalborative efforts of various specialists can best serve participants in sport and physical activities 8
team appraoch
the __________________ to the delivery of healthcare allwos for a comprehensive prevention, assesssment, and magement of an injury or illness, as it taps the expertise of individual specialists workign in conjunction with one another and the patient; by having healthcare professionals from different disciplines work collaboratively, a venue is in place for addressing in injury from different perspectives 5
organization/ administration
the ___________________ describes the responsiblties of athletic trainers in developipng nad executing a series of plans, policies, and procedures to ensure responsive and efficent operation of the athletic trainign program; general areas that warrant attention in this domain include documentatio nand maintennace of the healchare records, inclduing those pertaining to health services (i.e. precipitation exeaminations, injury evaluations, immediate treatment nof injuries/illnesses, rehabilitation progress, and medical clerance to participate); other services rendered to an injured party (e.g. counseling, educational programs, referrals to specialists); confidentiality of medical records; financial management; facility management; personnel management; purchace of equipment and supplies; equipment-recondition records; compliance with defined safety standards; emergency care protocols; public relations; and normal operating procedures
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
the ____________________ represents over 30,000 members in the athletic training profession; the current mission of the ________________ is to enhance teh quality of healthcare provided by certified athletic trainers and advance the athletic training profession 3
treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
the athletic trainer is responsible for the ___________________________ programs approptie to the diagnossi made during the evaluation and assessment phase; in consultation with a physician, a comprehensive treatment program is developed, including therapeutic goals nad objectives, selection of appropriate therapeutic modalities and exercise, use of pharmacologic agents, methods to assess and docuemnt progress, and criteria for terutn to participation; information gathetered and documented during ___________________ assist the physician in determining when the individual may be cleared for participation 5
clinical evaluation/ diagnosis
the domain of _________________ addresses the responsibilities of hte athletic trainer in using standardized clinical practices to make decisions regarding the nature and severity of an injury or illness; evaluation or assessment, can involve several scenarios, including on-field primary assessments, off-field inital assessments, and follow-up assessments; in each situation, the evlaution must follow as systmetic format that include sa history of hte injury or illness; observation and inspection of hte condition; palpation fo soft tissues and bony structures; and a variety of tests (ROM, muscle strength, sensory and neurologic function, ligamentous/capsular integrity, and functional status) 4
professional responsibility
the domain of __________________ focuses o nthe expectations of the athletic trainer relative to adhering to ethical, legal, and other professional standards; the knowledge and skills identified in this area are intended to ensure appropriate care in all aspects of healthcare delivery (e.g. patient assessment, care, and treamtent; knowledge of current best practices; administrative functions)
prevention
the domain of ___________________ encompasses a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills addressing the risks associated with participation in sports and physical activities; such risks range in severity from minor to potentially catestrophic injuries or illnesses 4
athletic trainer
the major performance domains of an ______________ include: 1. prevention, 2. clinical evaluation and diagnosis, 3. immediate care, 4. treatment, rehabilitation, and conditioning, 5. organization and adminsitration, and 6. professional responsibility
