Sports Medicine Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards
Commision on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Organization that accredits programs in health science fields.
Code of Ethics
Values/Principles of an organizational how professionals are to work based on core values and standards to which profesionalis held.
National Athletic Trainers Association
A professional membership organization that helps trainers in professionalism, education, certification, research, and practice
National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification
Governs the requirements needed to be a certified athletic trainer.
Sports Medicine
A board field of medical practices related to physical activity and sports.
Team Physician
Assumes a number of roles and responsibilities with regard to injury prevention and healthcare. Has the authority in determining health status of the athlete.
Recreation and Parks Directors
Serve as an advisor to local and state recreation and park commissions to manage comprehensive recreation programs.
Recreation Supervisors
Serve as liaisons between the director of the park or recreation center and the recreation leaders
Recreation therapist
Person uses leisure activities to improve and maintain general health and wellbeing.
Dermatologist
Person is consulted with concerning problems and lessons with the skin.
Neurologist
Person who specializes in treating disorders, and injuries to the nervous system.
Opthamologist
Person manages and treats injuries to the eyes.
Orthopedist
Person who is responsible for treating injuries and disorders.
Osteopath
A trained medical doctor who uses manual therapy and manipulations of joints.
Exercise Physiologist
Person who gives input regarding training and conditioning techniques, body composition analysis and nutritional considerations.
Sports Psychologist
Person who advises athletes on matters related to psychological aspects of the rehabilitation process.
Biomechanist
A scientist who studies and investigates how athletes move.
Nutritionist
Consultant who plans eating programs that are geared to the needs of a particular sport.
Certified Athletic Trainer
The individual who deals with the athlete from the time of initial injury through the period of rehabilitation until there are no restrictions and the athlete returns to competition.