Post on 21-Dec-2015
What is Athletic Training?
Common terms used when referring to athletic training and athletic trainers:– Sports Medicine– Sports Trainer– Sports First Aid– Athletic Therapist– Coach / Trainer– Personal Trainer– Nurse
Athletic Trainer - Definition…a qualified allied health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with sports participation
…functions in cooperation…in the development and coordination of efficient and responsive athletic health care delivery systems
Providing Care for the Physically Active
Physically Active:“…individuals who engage in occupational, recreational or athletic activities that require physical skills and utilize strength, power, endurance, speed, flexibility, range of motion or agility.”
Domains in Athletic Training
What do we do?
Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Recognition, Evaluation, & Immediate Care of Athletic Injuries
Domains in Athletic Training
What do we do? Rehabilitation
and Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries
Health Care Administration
Professional Development and Responsibility
Program Phases
Pre-Professional Phase– Directed Observation– Year Long Process – Select in May
Professional Phase– 2.5 years of clinicals– Academic and Professional
Expectations
What do students need to know?
Accredited, Entry-Level Athletic Training Program
Evaluate the clinical & academic components
Is this a “Major”?
Can you choose electives? – Allow for
individualization
Expect to take these courses:
Principles of AT Physical
Assessment Therapeutic
Rehab Therapeutic
Modalities Advanced AT -
Organization & Administration
Practicum 1-4
Human Anatomy Human Physiology Sports Physiology Biomechanics Nutrition Personal Health Psychology
Courses Pathology and
Pharmacology
Clinical Experience
1000 - 1200 hours over a three year period
Supervised by a certified athletic trainer
Exposure to a variety of sports/settings
Practicing Athletic Training in Ohio
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA-BOC)
Written, Practicum and Written Simulation
Licensed by the Ohio PT, OT, and AT Board – Written
Examination on Ohio Laws
Grad School or Job?
Either is feasible depending on job venue of choice
Graduate Assistantships? Dual Credentials = Greater
Salary Potential PT – Reality or Dream?
Key Factors for Advisors
Need to See Dr. Peer EARLY FALL
Selective Admission (8:1)
Year-long Process beginning in Fall
Can’t take major at regional campuses
Transfer students – no core courses
Key Factors for Advisors
Must complete 6 – 8 hours of clinicals per week for Pre-Professional Phase
Required to complete 15 – 20 hours of clinicals per week in Professional Phase
Required to complete in-services – BBP, CPR & AED
Individualized study – Competencies Can’t be intercollegiate athlete
Unique Opportunities
Team Travel Individual Contact with Team MD’s Surgery Observations Cadaver Workshops Exposure to Allied Medical
Professionals within the Community
Priority Registration
Employment Outlook Expanding in
– High Schools – Clinic / Hospital– Physicians’ offices– Colleges &
Universities– Professional– Industrial
Starting Salaries: $27,000 – 32,000
Typical day…
College / University– Staff Athletic
Trainer Travel
– Faculty Teaching/Research
Clinic based– Outreach– In the clinic
Typical day…
Professional– NBA, NHL, MLB,
NBA, WNBA, MLS– Rodeo– X-Games
Corporate– General Motors– Nissan– Work hardening
Common Characteristics of the
Athletic Trainer Stamina & Ability
to Adapt
Empathy
Sense of Humor
Communication
Intellectual
Curiosity
Ethical Standards
Sincere Interest in Athletics & Well-Being of Athletes
Ability to Work with Hands
Get Along with Others
Strong Work Ethic Understand the
“Sense of Urgency”