Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer ( dt ~ sports medicine ) is a health care profession whose job it is to prevent sports injuries, to recognize or to accelerate their healing. It is a profession in the United States has a long tradition and would be described as an education in "applied sports medicine ".

Trainees of the tray Athletic Training are trained, among others, in the fields of anatomy, physiology, kinetics, biomechanics and nutrition sciences and obtain a medical education for the evaluation of sports injuries.

Certified Athletic Trainer, or "Certified Athletic Trainer" (ATC ) should be able to take preventive measures to avoid accidents, to provide first aid and deliver an immediate assessment of the situation.

The field of work of the ATC includes middle schools, high schools, professional teams and operating sports facilities. There, they can usually be found directly on the sidelines, causing an immediate adoption of measures or procedures is provided. Furthermore, can pursue their athletic trainer working in convalescent homes, sports and general hospitals and private practitioners. There is its remit in preliminary investigations, the assistant of the attending physician and rehabilitation measures.

In the U.S. Athletic Trainer act under the direction and supervision of qualified physicians and contribute to health care. Through their work, further examinations and radiographs are often avoided and initiated a rehabilitation, which in turn a quick resumption of sporting activity is to be ensured.

The National Athletic Trainer's Association ( NATA ) encourages, supports and organizes the athletic trainer in professional matters. ATC are ostensibly represented in the U.S., where the accredited training programs by the American Medical Association (AMA) are recognized. There are attempts by Homayun Gharavi, head of the German Academy of Applied Sports Medicine, to implement this professional group in Germany.

• Sports Medicine
• Healthcare profession
• Health Care ( United States)