Chapter 1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Sports Medicine?
A
Broad field of health care related to physical activity and sport.
2
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Purpose of health management?
A
Improve and maintain capacity for physical labor, exercise, and sport.
3
Q
Two areas of Sports Medicine?
A
Performance Enhancement & Injury Care & Management.
4
Q
Sports medicine team?
A
Strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, personal fitness trainer, recreational specialist, coaches, team physician.
5
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Fitness professionals examples?
A
S&C Coaches
Personal fitness trainers
Coaches
6
Q
Roles of an ATC?
A
Injury/illness prevention
Examination, assessment, and diagnosis
Emergency care
Therapeutic intervention
7
Q
Responsibilities of the team physician?
A
- Compiling medical histories
- Diagnosing injury
- Decide on disqualification
- Attend practices and games
8
Q
Injury management checklist?
A
- Preparticipation screening
- Ensure appropriate conditioning and training
- Monitor environment
- Select proper equipment
- Educate parents, coaches, and athletes
- Be certified in CPR, AED, and first aid
9
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Injury management checklist?
A
- Preparticipation screening
- Ensure appropriate conditioning and training
- Monitor environment
- Select proper equipment
- Educate parents, coaches, and athletes
- Be certified in CPR, AED, and first aid
