"Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy" provides a
balanced introduction to the knowledge, skills, and clinical
abilities that span the profession of athletic training. Students
in athletic training, coaching, or other health care fields will
find current information covering the breadth of theory and
application of athletic training, including evidence-based
practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and
diagnosis, acute and emergency care, therapeutic interventions, and
health care administration. It also presents advanced topics of
pathophysiology and psychological response to sport injury to
better prepare students for continued study.
Compared to other introductory athletic training texts, "Core
Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy" is the only text that
aligns with the newest athletic training education competencies
from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (2011). Written by
a team of respected athletic training educators with experience at
the professional and collegiate levels, the text breaks new ground
by condensing key concepts to a comprehensive level while not
overwhelming students with content that will be addressed in depth
in advanced courses. Numerous features assist students in learning
the fundamentals:
- Each of the six parts opens with a discussion of the
competencies that are covered in that part and concludes with a
reference list of those competencies by description and number,
making it easy to monitor the knowledge required.
- A companion web resource contains 41 clinical proficiency
exercises, carefully chosen to complement the introductory level of
the text and align with required educational objectives. The
modules may be completed online or printed, and cross-references at
the end of each chapter guide students to the appropriate modules
to apply the chapter content.
- Case studies sprinkled throughout the text demonstrate
real-world situations and include critical thinking questions that
underscore principles of rehabilitation and exercise.
- Full-color photographs depict specific conditions and
techniques, giving students an accurate picture of real
practice.
- For instructors, a complete set of ancillaries assists in
preparing and presenting lectures, leading class discussion, and
planning assignments and assessments.
In addition, "Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy" is
the first text to offer a complete chapter on evidence-based
practice, the newest educational competency required of entry-level
athletic trainers by the NATA. The rest of the text introduces
general information about life as an athletic trainer, such as
training, education, licensure, certification, employment
opportunities, and the roles in a sports medicine team. The core of
the text then focuses on required knowledge and skills related to
injury prevention, injury recognition and classification (including
region-specific examination strategies, basic objective tests,
physical exam strategies, and injury mechanisms), acute care,
therapeutic interventions, and the role of pharmaceuticals in the
healing process. To round out the text, it addresses health care
administration and discusses strategies for the management of
athletic training programs.
With learning features and a web resource that integrate
clinical learning into an introductory course, "Core Concepts in
Athletic Training and Therapy" is the essential resource for
current and future athletic trainers. Long after its first use, it
will prove a valuable reference for athletic training students as
they progress through the curriculum, prepare for certificiation,
and begin careers in the profession.
"Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy" is part of
Human Kinetics' Athletic Training Education Series. Featuring the
work of respected authorities in athletic training, this collection
of outstanding textbooks, each with its own supporting
instructional resources, parallels and expounds on the content
areas in the accreditation standards of the NATA Education
Council.
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