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Ch. 2: The Athletic Health Care Team

Review Questions
1. Define the term sports medicine.

2. What is the CAQ and how does it relate to the team physician?

3. List the specific services (at least 4) that should be provided to the athlete by the team physician.

4. What are the six areas that comprise the role of the BOC-certified athletic trainer?

5. List several professional medical organizations that promote the study of sports medicine.

6. What has been the largest employment market for athletic trainers in recent years? At present, what
percentage of U.S. high schools employs an athletic trainer?

7. Briefly describe seven different employment options for a BOC-certified athletic trainer in the school setting.
Elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

8. True or False: It is generally acknowledged that sports medicine service in the future will be provided by
medical specialists rather than primary care physicians.
9. List the 10 of the 20 specific subject areas that are required by the CAATE for accredited curriculums in
athletic training.

10. True or False. An athletic trainer, in the majority of cases, will provide basic sports medicine services for
public school sports programs.

11. What basic training should all coaches in the public schools receive?

12. True or False: A qualified team physician has an understanding of sports injuries that most other doctors do
not possess.

13. How will the BOC exam for athletic trainers be offered beginning in 2007?

14. Which organization is responsible for the review process for athletic training education programs?

15. What is a CEU and how is it earned?

16. How many years do certified athletic trainers have to earn the required CEUs?

17. What educational opportunities are offered to a secondary school following the hiring of an athletic trainer?

18. True or False: Major corporations have found it detrimental to employ athletic trainers for direct services to
employees.

19. What are the negative aspects of working as an athletic trainer for a professional team?

20. Why does hiring an athletic trainer signify a marked improvement in the health care services provided to
athletes of all levels?