sports med ch 1-4 vocab

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Athletic training

Branch of sports medicine focused on preventing athletic injuries and managing training methods.

Board of Certification (BOC)

Organization that certifies athletic trainers through certifications, programs, and standards of practice.

Certified athletic trainer

Professionals trained in preventing, assessing, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries.

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Prepaid health care plan with predetermined medical care benefit packages.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)

Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the athletic training profession.

Physical fitness program

Exercise method that prepares individuals to perform daily activities without complications.

Physical therapy assistant

Individual with a 2-year associate's degree who assists physical therapists in patient care.

Physical therapy aide

Individual who performs clerical tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or assistant.

Sports medicine

Branch of healthcare focused on evaluating, preventing, and treating injuries in athletes.

Strength and conditioning specialist (SCS)

Sports medicine professional who evaluates fitness levels and promotes a healthier lifestyle.

Therapeutic modality

Use of temperature or electrical stimulation to increase or decrease blood flow.

Assumption of risk

Taking responsibility for risks involved in a given activity when participating.

Body composition

Ratio between lean body mass and fat.

Cardiovascular endurance

Efficiency of the cardiovascular system during physical exercise.

Flexibility

Ability to stretch muscles with full range of motion without complications.

Multitasking skills

Skills allowing a person to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Muscle endurance

Ability of muscles to apply repeated force before fatigue sets in.

Physical capabilities

Physical health characteristics that improve one's abilities and aid in creating a fitness program.

Physical limitations

Physical health characteristics that hinder one's abilities and are considered when creating a fitness program.

Rapport

Good relationships and communication with clients.

Strength

Ability of a muscle to exert maximum force against resistance.

Hydrated

Tissues possessing water or fluid.

Liability

Legal responsibility to perform duties in a reasonable manner.

HIPAA

Federal regulation protecting personal health information.

Negligence

Failure to provide reasonable care to a patient.

Tort

Wrongful act resulting in patient injury.

Battery

Unlawful touching of an individual without consent.

Malpractice

Professional misconduct resulting in patient injury or neglect.

Risk Management

Reduction of potential for injury.

Ethics

Set of principles influencing a person's behavior.

Standard of care

Level of care, skill, and diligence required by caregivers to assist their patients.