Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Exam #1

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of Strength and Conditioning Coaches?

To design athlete diets

To provide medical care to athletes

To conduct both team and individual training sessions (correct)

To manage financial aspects of a team

What should Personal Fitness Trainers be certified in?

CPR and AED

What are the responsibilities of an Athletic Administrator?

Hiring personnel for the sports medicine team, making policies and procedures, establishing a budget, and managing risk.

What is the main responsibility of Coaches?

To prevent injuries by ensuring safety and understanding the techniques and environmental factors affecting athletes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an Athletic Trainer?

To deal with athletes from the time of injury through rehabilitation until they return to practice. Signup and view all the answers

What must a Team Physician have absolute authority over?

Determining the health status of an athlete wishing to participate in sports. Signup and view all the answers

One of the aspects of Injury Prevention includes ensuring appropriate ________ of the athlete.

training and conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What does a Pre-participation Exam not include?

Fitness assessment Signup and view all the answers

Sports Medicine is a broad field of medical practice related to a physical activity or ________.

sport Signup and view all the answers

What are two major causes of injury?

Lack of physical fitness and muscular fatigue. Signup and view all the answers

Warm-up should last for at least 20-30 minutes.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Flexibility?

Range of motion possible about a given joint or series of joints. Signup and view all the answers

What does PNF Stretching involve?

Combinations of alternating contractions and stretches Signup and view all the answers

What is Hypertrophy?

Increase in muscle size Signup and view all the answers

What is the Overload Principle?

The process of training and conditioning by working harder than accustomed to improve. Signup and view all the answers

What does the SAID Principle stand for?

Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands. Signup and view all the answers

Cardiorespiratory Endurance refers to the ability to perform small muscle activities for an extended period of time.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the body temperature norm?

98.6 degrees F Signup and view all the answers

Hyponatremia is a fluid/electrolyte disorder with an abnormally low concentration of ________ in the blood.

sodium Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial management acronym for injuries?

RICE Signup and view all the answers

Proper nutrition can help decrease the risk of injury.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are macronutrients?

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Signup and view all the answers

What are micronutrients?

Water, minerals, and vitamins. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of daily caloric intake should come from proteins?

15-20% Signup and view all the answers

How many kilocalories does one gram of protein provide?

4 kcal/gram Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy in a diet?

Fats Signup and view all the answers

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the average body fat percentage for college males?

12-15% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism for heat loss?

Sweating Signup and view all the answers

What is dependent on the relative humidity of air during sweating?

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following macronutrients with their characteristics:

Proteins = Needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissues Fats = Concentrated source of energy Body Composition = Percent body fat plus lean body weight Sweating = Primary heat loss mechanism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Conduct team and individual training sessions.
Collaborate closely with athletic trainers (ATs) and team coaches.
Ensure athlete readiness for competition.
Certification in CPR and AED is required.

Personal Fitness Trainers

Develop personalized fitness programs tailored to client’s health and goals.
No single standard qualification is necessary, but a degree in exercise science may be required by some organizations.
Certification in CPR and AED is essential.

Athletic Administrator

Hires sports medicine personnel and establishes policies and risk management plans.
Responsible for budgeting and overall administrative duties within the sports organization.

Coaches

Must understand limitations as healthcare providers and prioritize athlete safety.
Focus on preventing injuries through equipment safety and knowledge of sport specifics.
CPR and AED certification is mandatory.

Athletic Trainer

Manages athletes from injury onset through rehabilitation.
Responsibilities include prevention, assessment, immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Team Physician

Compiles medical histories, diagnoses injuries, and decides on participation eligibility.
Holds ultimate authority regarding athlete health status.

Injury Prevention

Involves appropriate training, environmental monitoring, fitting protective gear, nutrition, and medication use.

Pre-participation Exam

Involves medical history, physical and orthopedic screenings, and wellness assessments.
Aims to identify at-risk athletes and determine disqualification conditions.

Sports Medicine

Encompasses various medical practices related to physical activity, including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and pathology.

Record Keeping

Essential for maintaining injury reports, treatment logs, and seasonal assessments, with implications for litigation.

Major Causes of Injury

Physical fitness deficits and muscular fatigue are the primary contributors.

Periodization Training

A conditioning strategy that optimizes performance through organized training cycles: preseason, in-season, and off-season.

Principles of Conditioning

Key elements include warm-up/cool-down, overload, consistency, progression, and safety.

Warm-Up

Prepares the body through temperature increase, muscle stretching, and ligament elasticity.
Recommended duration: 10-15 minutes.

Cool-Down

Facilitates gradual return to resting levels post-activity.
Suggested duration: 5-10 minutes.

Flexibility

Represents the joint’s range of motion; critical for performance and injury prevention.

Active vs. Passive Range of Motion

Active ROM: Athlete initiates movement.
Passive ROM: Movement is assisted by another person, with no muscle contraction involved.

Muscle Contraction Types

Agonist: Prime mover in muscle contraction (e.g., quadriceps in knee extension).
Antagonist: Muscle stretched during agonist contraction.

Stretching Techniques

Ballistic Stretching: Involves bouncing movements.
Dynamic Stretching: Matches athletic movements.
Static Stretching: Involuntary stretch held over time; considered safer.
PNF Stretching: Combines stretching with alternating contractions.

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Strength: Maximum force in a single contraction, influenced by muscle size and neuromuscular efficiency.
Endurance: Capacity to perform repeated contractions against resistance.

Power

Ability to generate force rapidly.

Hypertrophy and Atrophy

Hypertrophy: Increase in muscle size.
Atrophy: Decrease in muscle size.

Training Principles

Overload Principle: Requires working harder than usual for improvement.
SAID Principle: Body adapts specifically to imposed demands over time.

Physical Fitness Components

Includes flexibility, neuromuscular control, core stability, balance, muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.

Techniques for Improving Muscular Strength

Methods include isometric, PRE (Progressive Resistance Exercise), circuit, plyometric, calisthenics, and functional strength training.

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Involves sustained activities engaging large muscle groups over time.

Female Athlete Triad

Combination of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis leading to various health risks.

Heat Syncope: Physical fatigue and collapse from heat exposure.
Heat Cramps: Painful muscle spasms caused by electrolyte loss.
Heat Exhaustion: Resulting from dehydration with various symptoms.
Exertional Heat Stroke: Critical condition requiring immediate cooling intervention.

Hyponatremia

Low sodium concentration in the blood, often due to excessive fluid intake; can lead to central nervous system dysfunction.

Vital Signs

Important for assessing physiological status: level of consciousness, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, body temperature, skin color, and pupil response.

Emergency Action Plan

Established procedures for effective emergency response, preventing litigation, and ensuring quality care.

Shock Management

Defined by inadequate blood flow; managed by addressing underlying causes and maintaining body heat.

Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention

Emphasizes hygiene, safe practices, and effective disinfection to prevent transmission.

Nutritional Considerations for Injury Prevention

Nutrient-rich, balanced diets enhance overall health and reduce injury risks.

Macros and Micros

Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats essential for energy.
Micronutrients: Vitamins, minerals, and water necessary for bodily functions without providing energy.

Sweating

The primary mechanism for heat loss, affected by humidity and surface area exposed.

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Test your knowledge on the key roles and responsibilities of Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Personal Fitness Trainers in the care and prevention of athletic injuries. This quiz covers essential concepts needed for effective training and athlete fitness. Perfect for those studying sports science or athletic training.