Chapter 19: Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, and Kinesiotherapists

Question 1

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)

Answer 1

Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine; requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, 1,200 clinical hours, and completion of an exam.

Question 2

American Association of Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)

Answer 2

Multidisciplinary professional association of health professionals in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Question 3

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Answer 3

Professional organization that promotes the advancement and integration of scientific research into educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

Question 4

American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)

Answer 4

Professional organization of exercise physiologists that promotes the profession and sets educational standards.

Question 5

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

Answer 5

Portable device that checks the heart rhythm and restores a normal heart rhythm by sending an electric shock to the heart when the heart suddenly stops beating.

Question 6

Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC)

Answer 6

Certification program for entry-level athletic trainers.

Question 7

Bone injuries

Answer 7

Damage to bone; many bone injuries are most common among athletes in certain sports– for example, injury to wrist bones among tennis players.

Question 8

Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Answer 8

Training in emergency treatment when someone’s heart has stopped beating or someone has stopped breathing; treatment includes clearing of the airway, chest compressions, and rescue breathing.

Question 9

Cardiac rehabilitation program

Answer 9

Individualized instruction on physical activity, nutrition, and stress management, especially after a heart attack or open heart surgery.

Question 10

Certified athletic trainer (ATC)

Answer 10

Healthcare provider who specializes in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses in athletes and the physically active.

Question 11

Certified cardiac rehabilitation professional (CCRP)

Answer 11

A professional who demonstrates knowledge and skills in exercise testing and counseling in nutrition, exercise training, and smoking cessation as well as management of weight, diabetes, blood pressure, and blood lipids.

Question 12

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)

Answer 12

Certified by the American College of Sports and Medicine; requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, 1,200 clinical hours, and completion of an exam.

Question 13

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Answer 13

A certificate awarded by the American College of Sports Medicine to those who have successfully completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) and passed the certifying exam.

Question 14

Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA)

Answer 14

Affiliate Society of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); promotes the profession of exercise physiologists to employers and supports the application of clinical exercise physiology for individuals at high risk or living with chronic disease.

Question 15

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

Answer 15

Accrediting agency for academic programs for athletic trainers.

Question 16

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Answer 16

Largest accrediting body for health science professions; accredits over 2,000 educational programs in 28 health science occupations.

Question 17

Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES)

Answer 17

Accrediting agency for academic programs that prepare students for positions in the health, fitness, and exercise industry.

Question 18

Communication skills

Answer 18

A set of skills that enables a person to convey information so it is received and understood.

Question 19

Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT)

Answer 19

Administers accreditation standards for kinesiology education programs, and registration and continuing education programs for kinesiotherapists.

Question 20

Injury prevention

Answer 20

Important part of school and community athletic programs insuring that appropriate equipment is worn when participating in team sports; common devices are helmets, elbow and knee pads, and wrist guards.

Question 21

Medical equipment

Answer 21

Devices used by health professionals to make a diagnosis.

Question 22

Muscle injuries

Answer 22

Damage or injury to any of the muscles in the body. The various types of muscle injuries are categorized as strains, bruises (contusions), detachment injuries (avulsions), and exercise-induced injury or delayed-onset soreness. The thigh and back muscles are most commonly injured.

Question 23

National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)

Answer 23

A national association that distributes information about athletic trainers in education, services, and counseling and represents their interests in employment, accomplishments, and similar attributes.

Question 24

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Answer 24

An organization that represents the interests of college athletic programs and the students who participate in them.

Question 25

Registered clinical exercise physiologist (RCEP)

Answer 25

Credential offered by the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association to promote the field of exercise physiology; eligibility is based on education and work experience.

Question 25

Recreational sports

Answer 25

Those activities where the primary purpose of the activity is participation, with the related goals of improved physical fitness, fun, and social involvement often prominent.

Question 26

Registered kinesiotherapist (RKT)

Answer 26

One who has graduated from an accredited educational program in kinesiotherapy or exercise science, completed in the registered examination, and maintained continuing education hours to maintain registration.

Question 27

Repetitive stress injuries

Answer 27

Injuries that happen when too much stress is placed on a part of the body, resulting in inflammation (pain and swelling), muscle strain, or tissue damage. This stress generally occurs from repeating the same movements over and over again.

Question 28

Teacher’s certificate, license

Answer 28

A certification required for teaching K-12 schools; must meet educational requirements.

Question 29

Third-party reimbursement

Answer 29

Payment for services rendered by a provider to a person in which an entity other than the receiver of the service is responsible for the payment. For a doctor, a patient, and an insurance company in the healthcare system, the insurance company is the third party reimbursing the doctor’s fee on the patient’s behalf.

Question 30

Work-related injuries

Answer 30

Injuries that occur in the workplace, which are often covered by workers’ compensation; includes physical, psychological, and stress-related injuries.