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Simple carbohydrates

Sugars, such as fructose and lactose, belong to this type of carbohydrate.

Amylose and amylopectin molecules

These are chains of glucose linked together and are considered starches.

Daily values

The recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume each day.

Macronutrients

These are the nutrients we eat in large amounts, including protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

Protein

This nutrient is broken down into amino acids and used for various functions in the body.

Fats

This nutrient provides nine calories per gram.

Essential nutrients

Every cell, tissue, and organ in the body requires these nutrients to function properly.

Energy drinks

Most of these drinks contain high levels of caffeine and added sugar.

Non-verbal communication

Refers to what we do while speaking.

Active listening

This communication skill involves paying attention to the speaker and showing that you are listening.

Primary purpose of communication

To give information to other people.

Effective communication

Crucial for sending a message successfully.

Body language

Communication through facial expressions, gestures, and posture.

First step in effective communication

Establishing rapport or building a connection.

Accommodate

When one person gives in to another, believing that ending the conflict is more important than winning.

Cooperative style

This communication style encourages two-way communication.

Six steps of Instruction Planning

Identify skills needed, know your athletes, analyze the situation, establish priorities, select teaching methods, plan practices.

THREE C's

Check, call 911, care for the person - the first three things to do when encountering an unconscious athlete or coach.

Negligence

The legal term for failing to fulfill your legal duty.

AED usage

True or False? An AED can be used on adults and children.

Universal precautions

True or False? When treating a skin wound, it is important to remember to use universal precautions.

Compound fracture

This type of fracture occurs when the bone breaks and pierces the skin.

Dislocation

When a bone slips out of the joint.

RICE treatment

Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate - the four letters in the RICE treatment.

Heat stroke

Among heat-related illnesses, this is the most life-threatening.

Second impact syndrome

A person is at risk of suffering from this when they get a second concussion before the symptoms of the first concussion have fully resolved.

Preseason, in-season, postseason

When considering the management of your team/program, break your season into these three phases.

Six areas of management responsibilities

Policy, information, personnel, instructional, events/contests, logistics, financial.

Ligament

Fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone.

Tendon

Fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Group dynamics

Refers to how teams organize themselves, establish roles, and solve problems.