WorksheetsSMI Ch. 1 Day in the Life
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which degree is typically required to become an Exercise Physiologist?
High school diploma
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science
Doctor of Medicine
A Biomechanist usually has an advanced degree in which discipline?
Physics or Engineering with a sports focus
Culinary Arts
Business Administration
History
To become a Sports Psychologist, one must generally pursue:
A bachelor’s in nutrition
Graduate-level training in psychology
Certification in massage therapy
EMT training
Strength and Conditioning Specialists usually need at least:
A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
A law degree
A certificate in culinary nutrition
A degree in Finance
Match the following fields of study with the profession they are most commonly associated with:
Dietetics or Nutrition Science
Sports Nutritionist
Business
Business Executive
Political Science
Politician
Engineering
Engineer
Match the following certifications with the professionals who commonly hold them.
ATC
Athletic Trainer Certification
CSCS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
RN
Registered Nurse
EMT-B
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Sports Nutritionists typically hold which credential to practice legally?
Registered Dietitian (RD)
DPT
ATC
EMT
Match the following credentials with the professional roles they are required for in sports and health fields.
A Doctoral Degree and a State licensure in psychology
Required to practice clinically as a Sports Psychologist
CSCS
Required to be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
ATC
Required to be an Athletic Trainer
EMT
Required to be an Emergency Medical Technician
Exercise Physiologists contribute to sports medicine by:
Designing exercise programs for health recovery and performance
Prescribing pain medication
Performing surgery
Coaching only elite athletes
Biomechanics helps athletes by:
Counseling them about stress
Analyzing movements to prevent injury and improve efficiency
Replacing damaged organs
Diagnosing fractures
Match the following sports medicine professionals with their primary roles:
Treat muscle injuries with therapy
Physical Therapist
Reduce performance anxiety and improve mental focus
Sports Psychologist
Adjust spinal alignment
Chiropractor
Tape injuries on the sidelines
Athletic Trainer
Sports Nutritionists improve athlete performance by:
Creating customized meal and hydration plans
Adjusting joints
Administering emergency medicine
Building prosthetics
Strength & Conditioning Specialists play a role in sports medicine because they:
Develop safe training programs to improve performance and reduce injuries
Only tape ankles before games
Prescribe medication
Perform diagnostic imaging
A Physical Therapist must complete (a) level of education.
Match each required degree with the corresponding profession.
Master's in Athletic Training or related field
Athletic Trainer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University Professor
High school diploma only
Entry-level Retail Worker
Master’s in Business
Business Manager
Massage Therapists typically complete a (a) .
Orthotists and Prosthetists must complete: (a)
Athletic Trainers usually hold which credential?
ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer)
MD
CSCS
RN
Physical Therapists must pass which requirement to practice?
National licensure exam
Only CPR certification
EMT training
Residency in sports psychology
Orthotists & Prosthetists must complete:
National certification in orthotics and prosthetics
ATC exam
Nutrition licensing exam
CSCS
Massage Therapy is regulated differently by state, but typically requires:
Licensure or certification, depending on state law
A doctoral degree in medicine
ATC certification
CSCS
Athletic Trainers are vital in sports medicine because they (a) .
Physical Therapists contribute by:
Rehabilitating injuries and preventing re-injury
Designing meal plans
Analyzing movement physics only
Conducting lab bloodwork
Massage Therapy helps athletes by (a) .
Orthotists and Prosthetists help athletes by:
Designing and fitting prosthetic limbs for function and comfort
Taping sprained ankles
Developing workout programs
Counseling performance anxiety
