Sports Medicine Careers

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____provides a safe and positive environment for athletes on a team

• Team Physician

• Coach

• Physical Therapist

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

____ ensures sports equipment is properly fitted

• Coach

• Podiatrist

• Occupational Therapist

____ diagnoses and treats injuries/illnesses

• Exercise Physiologist

• Team Physician

• Athletic Trainer

____ decides when an athlete should be cleared to play or be disqualified from participation following an injury

• Athletic Trainer

• Physical Therapist

• Team Physician

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____ a person who practices to develop and improve sports skills

• Athlete

• Exercise Physiologist

• EMT

____ exercise, train, and follow special diets to stay in the best physical condition for sports

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Paramedic

• Athlete

____ first medical professional on the scene after a sports injury has occurred.

• Chiropractor

• Athletic Trainer

• Team Physician

____ applies tape, bandages, and braces to protect or prevent injuries

• Athletic Trainer

• Nutritionist

• Occupational Therapist

____ advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle

• Sports Psychologist

• Nutritionist

• Team Physician

____ evaluates the effects of meal plans and changes the plans as needed

• CSCS

• Podiatrist

• Nutritionist