Fundamentals of Athletic Training

• Main Authors: Cartwright, Lorin A. 1956- (Author), Peer, Kimberley S. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics 2019; ©2019
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Subjects: Sports; Physical Education and Training > Prevention & control; Athletic trainers
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• Physical Description: xvii, 470 pages colour illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781492561491

Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, offers a well-rounded introduction to the field of athletic training. It presents injuries and illnesses commonly encountered by certified athletic trainers and also reviews professional and administrative aspects of the profession. Written specifically for high school and community college students, this text provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills to assist athletic trainers on the field and in the training room, as well as the opportunity to evaluate the possibility of a career as a sports medicine professional. In an engaging full-color layout, the updated fourth edition presents the latest developments in athletic training with regard to treatment, care, administration, and certification. New material in this edition includes the following: · Professional preparation and career potential · Documentation, record keeping, and electronic injury tracking systems · Development and design of an athletic training facility · Fiscal management and equipment ordering · Analysis of preexisting conditions and preparticipation exams · Basic diagnostic tests, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and drug screening tests · Ethics for sports medicine professionals