Sports Med Unit 1 Test Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What year was the NATA formed? 1950
Who is Herodicus of Megara? The father of sports medicine, first to combine sports with medicine. 5th century
BC
Who is Hippocrates? Father of modern medicine. 460BC
Who is Galen? First sports medicine physician for gladitorial contests. Developed the first
surgery to successfully remove arrows from the body. 129AD
What is the role of the coaches in the circle of care? They teach and direct activities, teach how to compete without injury, and refers
athletes to the ATC or family doctor when an injury occurs.
What is the role of the parents in the circle of care? They communicate when an injury occurs, teaches athletes the difference
between discomfort and the pain of injury, and discuss proper nutrition and
conditioning.
What is the role of the athletic trainers in the circle of They specialize in prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries to
care? individuals involved in exercise and athletics.
What is the newest work setting of athletic trainers? Performing Arts
What is the job of the sport nutritionist? Specializes in an athletes diet to enhance performance, recovery overall health.
What is the job of the sports psychologist? Studies and treats mental behavior
What degree does a PTA have to have? An associates degree
What year did modern sports medicine kick off? 1800's
What does it mean for a program to be accredited? That the program has been reviewed and recognized by an indepentant
accrediting agency as meeting established standards of quality.
What year was the ACSM founded? 1954
What epidemic put physical therapists on high demand? Polio
Which profession deals with injury care and Physical therapy
management?
Which profession deals with performance enhancement? Athletic training
and CORRECT Answers
What year was the NATA formed? 1950
Who is Herodicus of Megara? The father of sports medicine, first to combine sports with medicine. 5th century
BC
Who is Hippocrates? Father of modern medicine. 460BC
Who is Galen? First sports medicine physician for gladitorial contests. Developed the first
surgery to successfully remove arrows from the body. 129AD
What is the role of the coaches in the circle of care? They teach and direct activities, teach how to compete without injury, and refers
athletes to the ATC or family doctor when an injury occurs.
What is the role of the parents in the circle of care? They communicate when an injury occurs, teaches athletes the difference
between discomfort and the pain of injury, and discuss proper nutrition and
conditioning.
What is the role of the athletic trainers in the circle of They specialize in prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries to
care? individuals involved in exercise and athletics.
What is the newest work setting of athletic trainers? Performing Arts
What is the job of the sport nutritionist? Specializes in an athletes diet to enhance performance, recovery overall health.
What is the job of the sports psychologist? Studies and treats mental behavior
What degree does a PTA have to have? An associates degree
What year did modern sports medicine kick off? 1800's
What does it mean for a program to be accredited? That the program has been reviewed and recognized by an indepentant
accrediting agency as meeting established standards of quality.
What year was the ACSM founded? 1954
What epidemic put physical therapists on high demand? Polio
Which profession deals with injury care and Physical therapy
management?
Which profession deals with performance enhancement? Athletic training
