Test 1 ( take home )
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Domains
Definition of Domains
- These are the 8 broad areas of knowledge that represent the basis for athletic training curriculum.
- The next slides list those 8 domains, please utilize the book to supplement the information that would be found in each domain.
Domains of Athletic Training
- Acute Care of Injury and Illness
- Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Prevention and Health Promotion
Domains of Athletic Training
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Psychosocial Strategies and Referral
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Development and Responsibility
Domains of Athletic Training
- Changes from Previous Years
- Pathology – integrated into all areas
- Risk Management/Nutrition – integrated into Prevention and Health Promotion
- Diagnosis/Medical Conditions/Disabilities – integrated into Clinical Exam
- Modalities/Rehab/Pharmacology – integrated into Therapeutic Interventions
Definition of Competencies
- These are the objectives that make up the broad domain areas.
- Competencies are then divided into 3 groups that are cognitive, psycho-motor, and affective.
Competencies in A.T.
- Three Broad Categories:
- Cognitive – book knowledge
- Psycho-motor – application of knowledge
- Affective – belief system (right vs wrong)
National Athletic Trainers Assoc.
- The group that oversees the process to become a certified athletic trainer.
- In addition to passing a national exam, many states now have a licensure process to insure consistency in the applicants applying to work in that state.
NATA Requirements
- NATABOC Approved Curriculum 2004
- National Certification Examination
- Written
- Written Simulation
- Oral-Practical
- Continuing Education
- 80 CEU’s Every Three Years
Sports Medicine Team
- This is an umbrella term that includes a variety of specialty areas or professions that work in cooperation with the other groups to provide the best health care to the student athlete.
- These are just some of the areas that you could have on your team.
Sports Medicine Team
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Physicians
- List Various Sub-specialties
- Physical Therapist
- Nutritionist
- Massage Therapist
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Sports Medicine Team
- Equipment Manager
- Coach
- Podiatrist
- Psychologist
- Others: