Athletic training - a branch of sports medicine that’s involved with the prevention of athletic injuries and managing training methods used by athletes or the active population
Board of Certification (BOC) - an organization for athletic trainers. Certifies athletic trainers through systems of certifications, programs, standards of practices, and adjudication.
Certified athletic trainer - professionals educated and trained in preventing, assessing, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - health care plan that provides medical care benefit packages that are predetermined and prepaid
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) - nonprofit organization committed to improving the athletic training profession
Physical fitness program - method of exercise that prepares the individual to be physically able to performs the activities they wish to do in daily life without complications
Physical therapy assistant - individual who has 2 year associate’s degree and is supervised by a PT with tasks involving recording treatments and patient care
Physical therapy aide - an individual who is not licensed but is able to perform clerical tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant
Sports medicine - the branch of health care that deals with evaluating athletes and preventing and treating injuries
Strength and conditioning specialist (SCS) - a sports medicine professional who evaluates existing levels of fitness and athleticism, helps the individual increase strength and endurance along with promoting a healthier lifestyle
Therapeutic modality - use of temperature or electrical stimulation to either increase or decrease blood flow
Assumption of risk - taking responsibility for risks in a given activity if participating
Body composition - the ratio between lean body mass and fat.
Cardiovascular endurance - the cardiovascular system’s ability to perform efficiently during physical exercise
Flexibility - ability to stretch a muscle with full range of motion without complications
Multitasking skills - skills that allow a person to perform multiple tasks at once
Muscle endurance - ability of muscles to apply repeated force for a period of time before fatigue starts to settle in and completely stops the muscle from working
Physical capabilities - physical health characteristics that can improve one’s physical abilities and can help towards creating a fitness program
Physical limitations - physical health characteristics inhibiting one’s physical abilities and brought to attention when creating a fitness program
Rapport - good relationships and communication with clients
Strength - the ability of a muscle to exert a maximum force against a resistance
Hydrated -tissues possessing water or fluid
Liability -legal responsibility to perform duties in a reasonable manner
HIPAA - federal regulation establishing rules to protect personal health information
Negligence - failure to give reasonable care to the patient
Tort - wrongful act resulting in the patient’s injury
Battery - the unlawful touching of an individual without consent
Malpractice -professional misconduct l that results in injury to the patient; or was neglected by a professional,
Risk Management - reduction of the potential for injury
Ethics - a set of principles that influence a person’s behavior
Standard of care - the amount of care, skill, and diligence needed by the caregiver in order to help their patient
sports med ch 1-4 vocab
Athletic training - a branch of sports medicine that’s involved with the prevention of athletic injuries and managing training methods used by athletes or the active population
Board of Certification (BOC) - an organization for athletic trainers. Certifies athletic trainers through systems of certifications, programs, standards of practices, and adjudication.
Certified athletic trainer - professionals educated and trained in preventing, assessing, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - health care plan that provides medical care benefit packages that are predetermined and prepaid
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) - nonprofit organization committed to improving the athletic training profession
Physical fitness program - method of exercise that prepares the individual to be physically able to performs the activities they wish to do in daily life without complications
Physical therapy assistant - individual who has 2 year associate’s degree and is supervised by a PT with tasks involving recording treatments and patient care
Physical therapy aide - an individual who is not licensed but is able to perform clerical tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant
Sports medicine - the branch of health care that deals with evaluating athletes and preventing and treating injuries
Strength and conditioning specialist (SCS) - a sports medicine professional who evaluates existing levels of fitness and athleticism, helps the individual increase strength and endurance along with promoting a healthier lifestyle
Therapeutic modality - use of temperature or electrical stimulation to either increase or decrease blood flow
Assumption of risk - taking responsibility for risks in a given activity if participating
Body composition - the ratio between lean body mass and fat.
Cardiovascular endurance - the cardiovascular system’s ability to perform efficiently during physical exercise
Flexibility - ability to stretch a muscle with full range of motion without complications
Multitasking skills - skills that allow a person to perform multiple tasks at once
Muscle endurance - ability of muscles to apply repeated force for a period of time before fatigue starts to settle in and completely stops the muscle from working
Physical capabilities - physical health characteristics that can improve one’s physical abilities and can help towards creating a fitness program
Physical limitations - physical health characteristics inhibiting one’s physical abilities and brought to attention when creating a fitness program
Rapport - good relationships and communication with clients
Strength - the ability of a muscle to exert a maximum force against a resistance
Hydrated -tissues possessing water or fluid
Liability -legal responsibility to perform duties in a reasonable manner
HIPAA - federal regulation establishing rules to protect personal health information
Negligence - failure to give reasonable care to the patient
Tort - wrongful act resulting in the patient’s injury
Battery - the unlawful touching of an individual without consent
Malpractice -professional misconduct l that results in injury to the patient; or was neglected by a professional,
Risk Management - reduction of the potential for injury
Ethics - a set of principles that influence a person’s behavior
Standard of care - the amount of care, skill, and diligence needed by the caregiver in order to help their patient