What is Athletic Training?

Athletic training is practiced by certified athletic trainers (ATC), health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

What are the main duties of an Athletic Trainer in the secondary school setting? Athletic trainers in the secondary school and collegiate settings provide injury prevention and conditioning programs, injury evaluation, prepare athletes for practice and competition, implement treatment and rehabilitation programs for injured athletes and provide first response to acute injuries and medical emergencies that take place during competition.

What are the return to play guidelines for an injured athlete? Once an injured athlete is evaluated by the athletic trainer, it is up to the athletic trainer to determine treatment and return to play. If a licensed physician referral is required, the athlete may not return to play until they provide the results, in writing, from a licensed physician. A parent or coach should never make a return to play decision. Any athlete unable to complete a practice due to injury will be required to obtain clearance from the athletic trainer before returning to play.

When is the Athletic Trainer present? The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) licensed by the state of North Carolina, to the extent possible, will be available on site as follows: * All regularly scheduled home games and home playoff games. * Training room is available most days from 10am-6pm * All after school practices * If 2 or more games are being played simultaneously, the ATC will be located at the higher incidence of injury or at a location determined in conjunction with the Athletic Director * When present, the ATC will provide for the initial assessment, first aid, decisions regarding return to play, and parent contact if needed, for all athletic injuries. In the absence of an ATC, these become the responsibility of the coach. All injuries should be reported to the ATC as soon as possible.

What happens when the ATC is not present? When the ATC is not on site coaches should follow the Emergency Action Plan provided. Contact the ATC as soon as possible for all athletes that require hospital/urgent care referral.

What should an athlete do if they are injured? Except in an emergency, all athletes should notify the athletic trainer before seeing a licensed physician for sports-related injuries. Proper medical forms should be picked up in advance of your appointment. A signed medical clearance will be required before returning to participation!! Report ALL injuries to your coach and the athletic trainer as soon as possible. The athletic trainer will determine if participation is appropriate. A player should not simply decide not to go to practice.

What can athletes expect when they come to the training room?

All athletes must sign-in BEFORE receiving treatment, evaluation, or consultation. Injury care will be first come, first served with priority given to players with games and those able to practice. The Athletic Training Room (ATR) is a medical facility, and should be treated as such. Do not touch or remove any items/materials with out permission. Proper behavior, attire, and language will be required at all times.

When should an athlete visit the training room? Athletes are expected to be at practice on-time, regardless of their need to see the athletic trainer. Plan ahead and report to the training room early. Injury evaluation and treatment may be scheduled during lunch and/or free periods.

What happens if equipment is broken or not functioning properly? Report all dangerous conditions and/or broken equipment to your coach immediately. Do not use any safety equipment (helmets, pads, etc.) that is not functioning properly or does not fit properly. It is your responsibility to check your safety equipment daily.

Athletics (sport)
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Athletics

Highest governing body IAAF

Characteristics

Mixed gender

no

Categorization

Outdoor or indoor

Olympic

Present since the 1896 Olympics

Athletics is a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and race walking. The simplicity of the competitions, and the lack of a need for expensive equipment, makes athletics one of the most commonly competed sports in the world. Organised athletics are traced back to the Ancient Olympic Games from 776 BC, and most modern events are conducted by the member clubs of the International Association of Athletics Federations. The athletics meeting forms the backbone of the modern Summer Olympics, and other leading international meetings include the IAAF World Championships and World Indoor Championships.