Transcript Athletic Training - South Eastern School District

Athletic Training
Some basic information you
need to know…
What is an athletic trainer?
A professional dedicated to maintaining
and improving the health and well-being
of the physically active population and
preventing athletics-related injuries and
illnesses.
So basically, a trainer is an athlete’s
guardian angel, making sure the athlete is
healthy and tries to keep him/her healthy.
6 Roles of an Athletic Trainer
Injury prevention
– Physicals, strength and conditioning programs,
proper equipment and proper equipment
fitting, taping, wrapping, and good nutrition
Recognition, evaluation, and assessment
– Must be able to recognize the severity of an
injury and decide how to treat it
Immediate care of athletic injuries
– Maintain CPR, AED, and first aid certifications
Roles continued…
Treatment, rehabilitation, and
reconditioning of athletic injuries
– Helping the athlete return to the sport through
strengthening and conditioning exercises.
Organization and administration
– Must be able to manage the facility, order the
necessary supplies, and keep accurate records
on the athletes
Professional development of responsibility
– Remain current to latest health care
developments
Sports Medicine Team
Central team
– Works together to make initial decisions
about injuries, illness, and even sport
performance
– Includes: the athlete, athlete’s
parent/guardian, team physician,
certified athletic trainer (ATC), and the
coach
Sports Medicine Team
Peripheral team
– Provide more specialized care or
assistance based upon the injury
– Can include: family doctor, podiatrist,
allergist, urologist, gynocologist,
cardiologist, dentist, pediatrician,
physical therapist, neurologist,
chiropractor, school nurse, registered
dietician, and equipment manager
How do I become a ATC?
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college/university with a athletic
training program.
Take and pass the Board of
Certification (BOC) certification exam
May need state licensure in addition
to the national certification
Typical classes
Assessment of athletic injury and illness
Exercise Physiology
First aid/emergency care
General medical conditions/disabilities
Health care administration
Human anatomy
Physiology
Kinesiology
Medical ethics and legal issues
Nutrition
Pathology of injury and illness
Pharmacology
Strength training and reconditioning
Statistics and research design
Therapeutic exercise and rehab techniques therapeutic modalities
Athletic Training Careers
Organized Athletics
– High school
– Colleges and Universities
– Professional and Semi-pro teams
– Youth sports leagues
**In 2003, the average income for a high
school trainer was $37,990; college was
$35,976; professional was $37,977;
youth sports was $27,500**
Athletic Training Careers
Clinical and Industrial Settings
– Sports medicine centers
– Health and fitness centers
– Industrial and manufacturing sites
– Clinics
**In 2003, average income for ATC in
clinical setting was $40,770; health and
fitness settings was $37,411; industrial
settings was $43,451.