Clover Jim (ed.) Sports Medicine Essentials: Core Concepts in Athletic Training & Fitness Instruction

2nd edition. — Cengage Delmar Learning, 2007. — 737 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4018-6185-8Sports Medicine Essentials: Core Concepts in Athletic Training, Second Edition introduces students to potential careers in the Sports Medicine field, from Fitness Instructor to Athletic Trainer. This comprehensive text surveys a broad scope of knowledge related to the Sports Medicine field, encompassing fitness assessment, conditioning, emergency preparedness, injury management, therapeutic modalities, nutrition, ethical and legal considerations and much more. To help introduce students to an array of exciting careers, it features enrichment activities that include researching the cost of sports medicine supplies, demonstrate taping techniques, and the forming of a safety committee to devise a plan to minimize risk to a team, athletes or clients. This complete resource is a fantastic introduction for any program.Careers in Sports Medicine
Athletic Training
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Physical Fitness Assessment
Nutrition and Weight Management
Physical Conditioning
Designing a Conditioning Program
Emergency Preparedness and Assessment
Assembling the First Aid Kits and Equipment Bags
Infection Control
Vital Signs Assessment
Basic Life Support
Injuries to the Tissues
Injuries to the Head and Spine
Injuries to the Upper Extremities
Injuries to the Chest and Abdomen
Injuries to the Pelvis and Lower Extremities
Environmental Conditions
Medical Conditions
Taping and Wrapping
Return To Play
Therapeutic Modalities
Physical Rehabilitation
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