Unit 1

1
Unit 1 Sports Medicine Overview

• Standard 1 Students will explore the fundamental
  aspects of Exercise Science/Sports Medicine.

• What is Sports Medicine?
• Medical practice related to physical activity
  and sport.
• Care can be provided by a variety of health care
  professionals.

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

• Objective 1 Identify members of the 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

4
Coach

• 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.

5
Athlete

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

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.