Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Quiz

Which of the following is incorrect regarding BOC-certified athletic trainers?

• Recognized as allied health professionals by the American Medical Association

• In order to remain certified, an athletic trainer must earn CEUs.

• In order to sit for the BOC certification examination, the student is required to accumulate clinical hours of experience.

• Anyone wishing to take the BOC certification examination must have a bachelor’s degree from a CAATE-accredited program.

A recent study of salaries for high school athletic trainers nationally found the average salary to be approximately:

• $24–25k.

• $75–80k.

• $33–34k.

• $52–58k.

Which of the following is likely to occur in a typical secondary school setting with the athletic healthcare team?

• Supervised conditioning programs

• Nutrition education and dietary counseling

• Lack of daily contact with team physicians or BOC-athletic trainers

• Access to acupuncture and psychological assessments

It is generally acknowledged that more sports medicine services in the future will be provided by which of the following?

• Orthopedic surgeons

• Chiropractors

• Podiatrists

• Family practice physicians

Research conducted by Rogers (1985) found that many team physicians reported they became involved with sports for which of the following reasons?

• Financial reward

• Strong personal interest

• Public recognition and subsequent fame

• Forced to do so out of fear of litigation

According to the ACSM, the team physician should do all but which one of the following?

• Coordinate the assessment and management of gameday injuries and medical problems

• Make the final decisions on clearance to participate, same-day RTP, and post–game-day RTP

• Perform wrapping, taping, and bracing to prevent injuries

• Help develop and rehearse the emergency action plan

Based on the latest BOC practice domains for athletic trainers, which of the following would involve education and communication to minimize the occurrence of injury and illness?

• Risk Reduction, Wellness, and Health Literacy

• Examination, Assessment, and Diagnosis

• Critical Incident Management

• Therapeutic Intervention

Which one of the following is the most cost-effective way to employ a BOC athletic trainer in a school?

• Teacher/athletic trainer combination

• Full-time athletic trainer

• Graduate assistant athletic trainer

• Contract athletic trainer from local PT clinic

Which of the following represents a legal reason that employing a BOC-certified AT for youth athletes can be beneficial?

• AT will likely have access to vast resources that benefit youth athletes.

• School/organization is less vulnerable to tort claims related to sports injuries.

• Physician practice will likely receive a return on investment through AT skills.

• The medical model will allow for easy referrals for advanced care.

Effective delivery of health care and sports medicine services to participants in sports and other physical activities is best achieved through a comprehensive team approach.