Unit Essential Question: Discuss the history and foundation of sports medicine.
To do this you need to know three things:
- How did Sports Medicine develop?
- Who all works in the field of sports medicine?
- How do athletic training rooms operate?
Why is it important for me to learn the history of sports medicine? Below the South Carolina Department of Education feels that you should know the following information, please highlight this standard in your syllabus:
SC Foundation Standard - Academic Foundation
1.1 Define and discuss sports medicine and its development throughout history.
SC Foundation Standard - Academic Foundation
1.1 Define and discuss sports medicine and its development throughout history.
Notebook Table of Contents Item 1
Today's Objective: How has the professional of sports medicine evolved through history?
NATA Website Scavenger Hunt
It is important that you learn to navigate through professional websites to find information that you are looking for. You cannot always trust the first website that Google gives you. Using professional sites provide accurate information that will not lead you astray. For this class assignment use the iPads to go to www.nata.org. Research the site to answer the various questions I have given you regarding the NATA organization and becoming an athletic trainer. Please make sure you have documented today's objective in your Notebook Table of Contents, and today's class assignment in your Sports Medicine Grade Log. Remember the goal for this year is "student organization." |
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Notebook Table of Contents Item 2
Today's Objective: Define athletic training and describe the requirements to become a BOC-ATC.
In your syllabus highlight the following state standards:
4.2 Explain the education process, levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments, professional development, and career growth potential for a SM career path.
4.6 Develop a job description of a sports medicine team member.
Class Assignment to submit to Edmodo:
ATC Job Description and Biography Part 1: You will create/type a job description as if you are Kevin Ennis of Carolina Sports Care right here in Beaufort South Carolina. He is in need of an athletic trainer for the new high school to open next year, New River High School. See the sample to the right to get an idea of what a job post looks like. In your job description you are to include the following information:
Part 2: Once you have created the job description ask Ms. Williams for your official iPad number for the year. Using that iPad from the cart, search for a Professional ATC's biography. Bios are short paragraphs that tell you the professional background of an athletic trainer. When you have found one, copy and paste the bio underneath your job description for New River High School that you have created. See my old bio from Armstrong Atlantic State University to get an idea of what you are looking for. This assignment is posted on Edmodo. To receive credit you must submit both parts to the posted assignment. Do not post it to the class wall/news feed. The assignment is due by midnight 8/26/14. |
Sample Job Discription
Certified Athletic Trainer
Job ID:19772775 Position Title:Certified Athletic Trainer Company Name:Fraser Public Schools Type:Part-Time Location(s): Fraser, Michigan, 48026, United States Posted: August 22, 2014 Job Duration:Indefinite Min Education: Bs in Science of Athletic Training Min Experience:2-3 Years Required Travel: None Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 (Hourly Wage) SUPERVISES: Student athletic trainers/sports medicine students. JOB GOAL: To ensure Fraser Public Schools student athletes have quality immediate and follow up medical care in case of an injury during athletic participation. To direct our athletic training program and manage the inventory of athletic supplies. ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month (1,000 – 1,200 hours per academic year) position, beginning with fall practices in early August, through approximately early June. The athletic trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season. |
Notebook Table of Contents Item 3
Today's Objective: Who makes up the sports medicine team?
In your syllabus highlight the following state standard:
4.1 Explore potential sports medicine career paths.
Sports Medicine Team
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Information to Research: |
Pick the SM Team Member you think would be the most interesting. You may not choose CSCS or CPT. In class today we will use the iPads to research the information to the right. All of your research must be submitted to the class box before you leave today. In our next class, we will create a Weebly web site page describing how to become the Sports Medicine Team Member that you chose. You will be given additional information as to what types pictures of pictures must be included on your Weebly at that time.
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Notebook Table of Contents Item #4
Today's Objective: What factors must be considered when designing an athletic training room (ATR)?
In your syllabus highlight the following state standard:
3.2 Describe a sports medicine facility set,up to include: floor plan design, facility equipment and furnishings, and functionality.
3.3 Describe the budgeting and purchasing process for the facility.
Florida State University Athletic Training Room
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Georgia Tech University Athletic Training Room (good for items to include in you ATR Design Project, see below)
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University of Oregon Athletic Training room
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Penn University Athletic Training Room
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University of Georgia Butts-Mehre Football Facility
athletic_training_room_design.pdf | |
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Homework -
Due - Current Event Article on Edmodo
Due - Circle of Care Weebly
Read Chapter 3 The Central Training Room pages 33 - 41.
Athletic Training Room Design Project
atr_construction_project_description_and_rubric.pdf | |
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Sample set up for construction and supply budget:You will need a column for the following:
Helpful websites for creating budgets:
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Notebook Table of Contents Item #5
Today's Objective: What standard supplies are found in all athletic training rooms?
Be sure to include these supplies in your $17,000 supply budget for your athletic training room design project.
atr_supplies.pdf | |
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Common Medical Kit Supplies |
Standard Athletic Training Room Supplies |
Consider if each is consumable or nonconsumable?