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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: