Unit 1 – Sports Medicine Overview

1. Unit 1 – Sports Medicine Overview • What is Sports Medicine? • Medical practice related to physical activity and sport. • Care can be provided by a variety of health care professionals. Standard 1: Students will explore the fundamental aspects of Exercise Science/Sports Medicine.

2. Sports Medicine Human Performance Injury Management • Strength & Conditioning • Sports Nutrition • Exercise Physiology • Sports Psychology • Biomechanics • Athletic Training • Chiropractics • Practice of Medicine • Family Medicine • Orthopedic Surgery • Physician Assistant • Massage Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Podiatry

3. Sports Medicine Team Team of people who have a specific role in the care of the injured athlete. • Coach • Athlete • Parents • Team Physician • Athletic Trainer • Other Allied Health Providers Objective 1: Identify members of the Sports Medicine Team.

4. Ensure athletes are properly conditioned. • Trains athletes in correct skill technique. • Ensures protective equipment is maintained and fitted properly. • Provide proper first aid in the absence of an athletic trainer. • Should be CPR/AED certified • Refer athletes to appropriate medical providers. Coach

5. Train and condition to prevent injury. • Be well informed of their injury if hurt. • Listen to their body to prevent re-injury. Athlete

6. Parents • Important when dealing with athletes in youth sports and/or secondary schools • Communication vital regarding the care and injury status of their athlete.

7. Team Physician • Coordinates care with the athletic trainer. • Makes decisions relative to care and return to play for the athlete.

8. Athletic Trainer • Involved in all aspects of care. • Injury Prevention • Initial First Aid & Injury Management • Injury Evaluation • Rehabilitation • Facilitates safe return to play.

9. Other Allied Health Providers Sometimes the nature of the injury requires involving other providers.