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