Principles of Athletic Training ISE

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A Doody's Core Title for 2015!Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach is designed to be used by athletic trainers in courses concerned with the scientific, evidence-based and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports m… Read More
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PART I: Professional Development and Responsibilities

Chapter 1: The Athletic Trainer as a Health Care Provider

Historical Perspectives

Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

Employment Settings for the Athletic Trainer

Roles and Responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer

Referring the Patient to Other Medical and Nonmedical Support Services and Personnel

Recognition and Accreditation of the Athletic Trainer as an Allied Health Professional

Requirements for Certification as an Athletic Trainer

State Regulation of the Athletic Trainer

Future Directions for the Athletic Trainer

Summary

Websites

Chapter 2: Health Care Organization and Administration in Athletic Training

Establishing a System for Athletic Training Health Care

Issues Specific to Athletic Training Program Operation in the Secondary-School, College, or University Setting

Issues Specific to Athletic Training Program Operation in the Clinic, Hospital, Corporate, or Industrial Setting

Record Keeping

The Computer as a Tool for the Athletic Trainer

Collecting Injury Data

Summary

Chapter 3: Legal Concerns and Insurance Issues

Legal Concerns for the Athletic Trainer

Insurance Considerations

Third-Party Reimbursement

Summary

Websites

PART II: Risk Management

Chapter 4: Fitness and Conditioning Techniques

The Relationship between Athletic Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Principles of Conditioning

Warm-Up and Cooldown

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

The Importance of Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power

Improving and Maintaining Flexibility

Fitness Assessment

Periodization in Conditioning

Summary

Websites

Chapter 5: Nutrition and Supplements

Nutrition Basics

Energy Sources

Regulator Nutrients

Nutrient Requirements and Recommendations

Dietary Supplements

Eating and Drinking Practices

Glycogen Supercompensation

Body Composition and Weight Control

Summary

Websites

Chapter 6: Environmental Considerations

Hyperthermia

Hypothermia

Altitude

Overexposure to Sun

Lightning Safety

Air Pollution

Circadian Dysrhythmia (Jet Lag)

Synthetic Turf

Summary

Websites

Chapter 7: Protective Equipment

Safety Standards for Sports Equipment and Facilities

Legal Concerns in Using Protective Equipment

Equipment Reconditioning and Recertification

Using Off-the-Shelf versus Custom Protective Equipment

Head Protection

Face Protection

Neck Protection

Trunk and Thorax Protection

Lower-Extremity Protective Equipment

Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Protection

Construction of Protective and Supportive Devices

Summary

Websites

Chapter 8: Wrapping and Taping

Wrapping

Nonelastic and Elastic Adhesive Taping

Common Taping Procedures

Kinesio Taping

Summary

Websites

PART III: Pathology of Sports Injury

Chapter 9: Mechanisms and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal and Nerve Trauma

Mechanical Injury

Musculotendinous Unit Injuries

Synovial Joint Injuries

Bone Injuries

Nerve Trauma

Body Mechanics and Injury Susceptibility

Summary

Websites

Chapter 10: Tissue Response to Injury

The Healing Process

Soft-Tissue Healing

Bone Healing

Pain

Summary

Websites

PART IV: Management Skills

Chapter 11: Psychosocial Intervention for Sports Injuries and Illnesses

The Psychological Response to Injury

The Athlete and the Soci

A Doody's Core Title for 2015!

Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach is designed to be used by athletic trainers in courses concerned with the scientific, evidence-based and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports medicine. The text leads the student from general foundations to specific concepts relative to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. As the student progresses from beginning to end, he or she will understand the complexities of the profession of athletic training. An over-arching goal of the text is to make certain that each and every one of the educational competencies identified by the Education Council is specifically covered. After using this text the student should be able to apply the appropriate techniques and concepts in the day-to-day performance of his or her job as an athletic trainer.

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