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Athletic TrainingLesson #1
Athletic Training Profession
What is Athletic TrainingThe prevention,
recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care administration of athletic injuries.
NATANational Athletic
Trainers AssociationFounded in 1950
Headquarters in Dallas, TX
More that 30,000 members worldwide
N.A.T.A. establishes high standards for the education and certification of athletic trainers.
Facts About Athletic TrainersRecognized as Health
Professionals by the AMA
All have a Bachelor of Science Degree
70% have a Masters Degree
75 hours of medically related CEU’s every 3 years
More than 50% of ATC’s work outside the school setting
Team Physician1. “cornerstone” of the medical
team2. should be on sidelines at football
games or other contact sports.3. immediately available when
emergency situations arise.4. pre-participation physicals5. clears players for return to activity
after injury.6. works with trainer and student
trainer to develop training program.
7. is on call for emergencies.
NATABOC Certified Athletic Traineris a highly educated and skilled professional
specializing in health care of the physically active
has fulfilled the requirements for national certification in some cases, met state licensure
requirements.
passed the certification exam given by the NATA consisting of a written test, practical exam, and
written situations.
5 Practice Domains of Athletic Training1.Prevention
2.Recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries
3.Rehab and reconditioning of injuries
4.Health care administration
5.Professional development and responsibility
ATC Credential for Athletic trainerChristopher Frey ATC,
M.Ed.Not personal trainersTrainer???????
Duties of an ATCliaison between team
Dr., coach, parent, and athlete.
improve conditioning level of teams during off-season.
Assists in purchasing and reconditioning of protective equipment.
Standing Ordersevaluate and provide
first aid caregive basic treatments outline rehabilitationprotective/supportive
techniquesinventory and
purchasing suppliesmedical/accident
record formsproviding treatments
Other Allied Health Professionals
Homework: Come up with a list of 15 Allied Health Professions and give a brief description of what each does:
To be collected next class Typed?????
Sports Medicine Team
Athletes- must keep in good
physical condition
practice proper techniques taught by coaches
play by the rules
follow coaches and athletic trainer’s instructions
Parents- must be informed on nutrition and home
treatments for injuries
Officials-enforce the rules
-monitor playing conditions
-cooperates with the athletic trainer and physician when injuries occur and environmental hazards exist
CoachesPlan practices that include:
conditioningtraining of athletesteaching of techniques and rules of their sport
Select, fit, and maintain protective equipment
Supervision of facilities (field, courts)Update their educationWork with team Dr. and Athletic trainer to
do what is best for the Athlete
Student Athletic Trainermaintain a clean athletic training facilityinventory controlpack kits.prepare electrolyte drinks (Gator Aid) and take
water to field/court.make sure plenty of ice is available for drinks and
treatments.weigh athletes before and after every practice
and keep weight charts.Other record-keeping duties:learn to tape, wrap, change dressings, give minor treatments and some first aid.
Common AT Room Rules1. co-ed facility2. treat only student athletes3. shower before receiving treatments4. leave equipment in locker room5. no loud music 6. supplies are not to be removed unless by
permission from athletic trainer.7. All treatments must be documented by staff8. Rules can be adapted or added depending
upon your school.
Record KeepingNameSportDate and Time of
injuryPlace of injury Injury mechanismInjury evaluationCare providedRehab
recommendationsMedical referral
Fundamentals of AT
Programs for conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation should be designed and supervised by highly educated and trained certified athletic trainersFirst aidAnatomyPhysiologyKinesiologyHomework: define theses terms
Characteristics of a good trainerCome up with a list of 10 characteristic that
you think a good athletic trainer should have
Where do Athletic Trainers Work?1. educational institutions (H.S. and
college/university)2. professional sports associations3. sports medicine clinics4. hospitals5. corporate settings
EducationDegree in Athletic
TrainingNo internship route
availableTypically a 4 year
program2 years of clinical
experienceSchool and non-
school settings
Temple
University Core Curriculum
KN 1201 - Introduction to Kinesiology KN 1223 -Human Anatomy & Physiology
I KN 1224 -Human Anatomy & Physiology
II KN 1442 -Basic Techniques in Athletic
Training KN 1444 -Movement Injuries: Prevention
and Care KN 2203 -Physiology of Physical Activity KN 2204 -Motor Behavior KN 2421-Emergency Medical Care for
Health Professionals KN 2431 -Pharmacology KN 2441 -Lower Extremities: Assessment
and Treatment of Injuries KN 2442 -Upper Extremities: Assessment
and Treatment of Injuries KN 3202 -Biomechanics of Physical
Activity KN 3296 -Social-Psych of Physical
Activity KN 3441 -Therapeutic Modalities in
Athletic Training
KN 3442 -Therapeutic Exercise KN 3443 -Head, Neck, and Spine:
Assessment and Treatment of Injuries
KN 3444 -General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training
KN 3487 -Practicum in Athletic Training I
KN 3687 -Practicum in Athletic Training II
KN 4279 -History and Philosophy of Kinesiology
KN 4311-Advanced Physiology of Exercise
KN 4443 -Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
KN 4450 -Special Topics in Athletic Training
KN 4487 -Practicum in Athletic Training III
KN 4687 -Practicum in Athletic Training IV
PH 1104 -Nutrition and Health
Local Accredited SchoolsPennsylvania Alvernia College California University of PA Duquesne University East Stroudsburg University Eastern University IUP Kings College Lock Haven University Marywood College Mercyhurst College Messiah College
Neumann College Penn State Slippery Rock Temple Pitt Pitt , Bradford Waynesburg University West Chester University
Deleware University of Delaware
New Jersey Kean University Montclair State University Rowan University Seton hall William Patterson University
NATA Certification examMust pass in order
to gain certification
Industrial Athletic TrainerNew type of setting
for ATCFuture?????
Higher Salary, Traditional Hours
Preventative Medicine
Corporate Health Programs
ATC Salary AveragesGovernment
economists expect job growth for athletic trainers to be much faster than the average for all careers through 2016