Athletic Training Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
Define and describe athletic training
Correct Answer
Athletic training is a sub specialization of sport medicine providing a major link between a sports program and the
medical community for the implementation of injury prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation procedures.
Question 2
where did athletic training/sports medicine start?
Correct Answer
Reflected mostly in Ancient Greece and Roman Civilization.
Question 3
Who are Galen and Herodicus?
Correct Answer
Galen: greatest name in Roman medicine, served as physician at gladiatorial contest
Herodicus: Considered to be the first sport medicine physician.
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,Question 4
What is the NATA?
Correct Answer
National athletic trainers assocation
Question 5
When was the NATA founded?
Correct Answer
1950
Question 6
What is the AMA
Correct Answer
American Medical Association
Question 7
What is the NATABOC?
Correct Answer
National athletic trainers association board of certification
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, Question 8
What are the ATC, LAT, MD, PA, and SAT?
Correct Answer
ATC: Certified athletic trainer
LAT: licensed athletic trainer
MD: Doctor of Medicine
PA: Physician Assistant
PT: Physical Therapist
SAT: STudent athletic trainer
Question 9
WHat are the differences between ATC and LAT?
Correct Answer
Licensure is a state specific credential. In the state of Texas, individuals with an LAT credential can only practice in the
state of Texas. However, individuals with an ATC credential, through the board of certification, can apply for licensure in
any state that regulates athletic training and practice in that state. They are not limited to practicing athletic training in
only one state.
Question 10
What are the qualifications of an ATC?
Correct Answer
Must obtain a license to practice and the nationally recognized ATC credentials requires at least a bachelors degree from
an accredited program, extensive clinical practice time under the supervision of credentialed professional, repeated
demonstration of proficiency in over 680 clinical skill and passing a very rigorous national certification examination.
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Question 1
Define and describe athletic training
Correct Answer
Athletic training is a sub specialization of sport medicine providing a major link between a sports program and the
medical community for the implementation of injury prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation procedures.
Question 2
where did athletic training/sports medicine start?
Correct Answer
Reflected mostly in Ancient Greece and Roman Civilization.
Question 3
Who are Galen and Herodicus?
Correct Answer
Galen: greatest name in Roman medicine, served as physician at gladiatorial contest
Herodicus: Considered to be the first sport medicine physician.
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,Question 4
What is the NATA?
Correct Answer
National athletic trainers assocation
Question 5
When was the NATA founded?
Correct Answer
1950
Question 6
What is the AMA
Correct Answer
American Medical Association
Question 7
What is the NATABOC?
Correct Answer
National athletic trainers association board of certification
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, Question 8
What are the ATC, LAT, MD, PA, and SAT?
Correct Answer
ATC: Certified athletic trainer
LAT: licensed athletic trainer
MD: Doctor of Medicine
PA: Physician Assistant
PT: Physical Therapist
SAT: STudent athletic trainer
Question 9
WHat are the differences between ATC and LAT?
Correct Answer
Licensure is a state specific credential. In the state of Texas, individuals with an LAT credential can only practice in the
state of Texas. However, individuals with an ATC credential, through the board of certification, can apply for licensure in
any state that regulates athletic training and practice in that state. They are not limited to practicing athletic training in
only one state.
Question 10
What are the qualifications of an ATC?
Correct Answer
Must obtain a license to practice and the nationally recognized ATC credentials requires at least a bachelors degree from
an accredited program, extensive clinical practice time under the supervision of credentialed professional, repeated
demonstration of proficiency in over 680 clinical skill and passing a very rigorous national certification examination.
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