1. Most sports medicine care takes place in nonclinical environments where sports are played and people pursue physical activities.

ANS: T PTS: 1

1. An athletic trainer can be certified after completing high school and passing a certification examination.

ANS: F PTS: 1

1. Only professional athletes use the services of an athletic trainer.

ANS: F PTS: 1

1. Communication skills are not useful for an athletic trainer.

ANS: F PTS: 1

1. Athletic trainers usually work independently.

ANS: F PTS: 1

1. The athletic training student can assist with fitting protective equipment under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.

ANS: T PTS: 1

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following individuals is responsible for preventing injuries and rehabilitating athletes?
   1. certified strength and conditioning specialist
   2. sports psychologist
   3. nutritionist
   4. school nurse ANS: A

PTS: 1

MATCHING

Match each item to a definition listed below.

1. athletic training d. sports medicine
2. fitness instruction e. therapeutic modality
3. physical fitness program
4. the use of heat, cold, or electrical stimulation to produce an increase or decrease blood flow
   1. the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, research, education, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries that occur to athletes and the active population of all ages
   2. a method of exercise designed to prepare an individual to become physically able to do the activities he or she wishes to do in daily life, without causing undue physical stress
   3. the division of sports medicine that deals with the care and prevention of athletic injuries and the management of the training methods used by professional or amateur athletes and the active population

COMPLETION

1. The ability to show sensitivity to a client’s condition is called .

ANS: compassion PTS: 1

1. The ability to competently provide direction and control in an emergency situation is an example of .

ANS: leadership PTS: 1

1. A person who acts as a mediator in problem situations and likes to be around people has .

ANS: people skills PTS: 1

1. Since working in sports medicine is demanding, it is important for a person in this field to .

ANS:

be in good physical condition be in shape

be healthy

have a healthy body PTS: 1

SHORT ANSWER

1. List the points on the circle of care.

ANS:

athlete on the field or individual in motion; injured individual; immediate treatment, then diagnosis; rehabilitation; return to play with normal to near-normal activities

PTS: 1

1. What does ACSM stand for?

ANS:

American College of Sport Medicine PTS: 1

1. What does NSCA stand for?

ANS:

National Strength and Conditioning Association PTS: 1

1. Name three personal characteristics that are required to become an athletic trainer. (Several answers may apply.)

ANS:

people skills communication skills leadership skills

PTS: 1

1. What are three therapeutic modalities?

ANS:

Thermotherapy, cryotherapy, and electrical stimulation currents PTS: 1