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Sports Medicine 1

Sports Medicine 1. Unit 1A The History of Sports Medicine The Sports Medicine Team. Brief History. Sports medicine and Athletic Training date back to ancient Rome The first “athletic trainers” were actually physicians working with gladiators The most famous was Herodicus of Megara.

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Sports Medicine 1

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  1. Sports Medicine 1 Unit 1A The History of Sports Medicine The Sports Medicine Team

  2. Brief History • Sports medicine and Athletic Training date back to ancient Rome • The first “athletic trainers” were actually physicians working with gladiators • The most famous was Herodicus of Megara

  3. Brief History • Roman Empire fell and interest in athletics declined • Athletic Training did not emerge again until the early 20th century • Many early athletic trainers were team managers who taped ankles • Most were self taught and are responsible for a lot of techniques

  4. Athletic Training Today • Athletic trainers are not the “jack of all trades” people who founded the profession • Highly trained professionals • Wide variety of skills

  5. Sports Medicine Umbrella • Human Performance • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanics • Sport Psychology • Strength & Conditioning Specialist • Nutritionist • Massage Therapist • Injury Prevention & Recognition • Practice of Medicine • Physician • Physician Assistant • Physical Therapy • Physical Therapist • Physical Therapist Asst. • Athletic Training

  6. Athletic Training Today • NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer has a vital role in various settings • High schools • Colleges and Universities • World class amateur athletics • Professional athletics • Clinics • Industry

  7. What is Sports Medicine? • The term means different things to different groups • Encompasses many specialized areas • Athletic Training is just one of those

  8. Activity • On a sheet of paper, without discussing it with your group, list 5 different areas that might be considered “sports medicine” (You can not use Athletic Training)

  9. The Sports Medicine Team • Must work cooperatively • Consists of two parts • Central team • Peripheral team

  10. The Central Team • The athlete • The athlete’s parent or guardian • The Team physician • Certified Athletic Trainer • Coach

  11. The Peripheral Team • Primary care physician • Student assistant • Pediatrician • Cardiologist • Dentist • Etc.

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