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| Athletic training | rendering of specialized care to individuals involved in exercise and athletics |
| Athletic training | prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries associated with exercise and sport |
| CAT | professionals who have worked to attain certification in the field of athletic training |
| Title IX | federal legislation enacted that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex as to participation in athletics in schools |
| Allied health profession | one that contributes to or assists the professions of physical medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and podiatry |
| Qualifications of a CAT | work with people, solve problems, work under stress, analyze injuries, and communicate in a clear and precise manner |
| Typical work week | often exceed 40 hours per week |
| Code of Conduct principle # 1 | Members shall respect the rights, welfare and dignity of all individuals |
| Code of Conduct principle # 2 | Members shall comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of athletic training |
| Code of Conduct principle # 3 | Members shall accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgment |
| Code of Conduct principle # 4 | Members shall maintain and promote high standards in the provision of services |
| Code of Conduct principle # 5 | Members shall not engage in any form of conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest or that adversely reflects on the profession |
| Athletici trainer education level | minimum of a bachelor's degree |
| Certification test | written portion with multiple choice questions; a practical section that evaluates the skill components of the domains withing athletic training; and a written simulation test |
| Work settings for athletic trainers | sports medicine clinics, public and private high schools, colleges, amateur and professional sports teams, health and fitness centers, businesses, Olympic teams and training centers, hospitals and medical clinics |
| Annual salary | $37,500 to $60,000 |
| National Athletic Trainers' Association | NATA |
| Athlete's Bill of Rights | Right to have fun through sports; Right to participate at a level commensurate with their maturity level; Right to qualified adult leadership; Right to participate in a safe and healthy environment; Right to competent care and treatment of injuries; Right to share in the leadership and decision making of their sport; Right to participate in a sport regardless of ability or income level; Right to proper preparation for participation; Right to equal opportunity to strive for success; Right to be treated with dignity; Right to say "no" |
| Hippocratic Oath | Declaration that medical students say that is regarded as fundamental to the practicer of medicine |
| liable | obligated according to law or equity; responsible |
