Sports Medicine Chapter 1 Test with Complete Solutions!

What is sports medicine? - ANSWER-refers to the broad field of medical practice related to physical activity and sport what falls under the sports medicine "umbrella"? - ANSWER-performance enhancement, injury care and management Who is the cornerstone of the sports medicine team? - ANSWER-Team Physician What are the duties of the Team Physician? - ANSWER-attendance at high risk sports events, supervising pre-participation physicals, clearance of players for return to activity after an injury, working with athletic training staff to further develop the program what does it take to become a physician? - ANSWER-bachelors degree in science, 4 years in MD or DO program, pass boards, 2-4 years residency, 2-8 years specializing and MD 50 hours every 2 years What can an ATC do? - ANSWER-assess injuries, treat injuries with manual therapy, rehabilitate injuries, make return to play decisions, maintain supplies and proper equipment for sports What is risk management? - ANSWER-monitoring environmental conditions to ensure safe participation, making sure athletes eat correctly etc. What does Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis involve? - ANSWER-conducting physical exams, understanding the pathology of injury and illness and referring to medical care What is treatment and Rehab? - ANSWER-ATC must design and supervise rehab programs and incorporate therapeutic modalities What is Organization and administration? - ANSWER-record keeping, ordering equipment and supplies and supervising personnel What are some personal qualities an ATC must have? - ANSWER-empathy, adaptability, sense of humor, readily communicates, practices ethically What does it take to become an ATC? - ANSWER-graduate with a bachelors degree in science field, graduate from a BOC accredited masters program, and maintain 50 CEUs every 2 years