Deck 11: Athletic Training

Question 1

Which health-care provider must supervise an athletic trainer (AT)?

A) Physical therapist
B) Medical doctor
C) Chiropractic doctor
D) Registered nurse

Answer 1

Medical doctor

Question 2

The first large group of people gathered to form the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) were _____.

A) All men
B) All women
C) Both men and women
D) Teachers

Answer 2

All men

Question 3

The majority of ATs work in what type of setting?

A) Professional sports
B) Government
C) Recreation and fitness
D) Education (scholastic, collegiate)

Answer 3

Education (scholastic, collegiate)

Question 4

What is the minimum number of years of college that an AT is required to have before taking the national Board of Certification (BOC) examination?

A) None
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6

Question 5

According to the NATA, in 2014, ATs with a bachelor's degree earned an average salary of _____.

A) $40,000
B) $45,000
C) $49,000
D) $55,000

Question 6

When can someone use the credential ATC?

A) After 1 year of experience as a student in college
B) After successfully passing the national BOC examination
C) After college graduation
D) After passing the state license examination

Question 7

Which is the most restrictive state regulation that applies to ATs?

A) State registration
B) State recognition
C) State certification
D) State licensure

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Technical Standards in AT education?

A) They outline the physical and mental expectations of the degree.
B) They list each specific skill the AT will need to know.
C) They determine whether a program meets expectations for accreditation.
D) They explain the aspects of the BOC examination.

Question 9

After passing the BOC examination, how often must ATs earn 50 continuing education units?

A) Annually
B) Twice a year
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years

Question 10

In 1990, the American Medical Association first recognized athletic training as _____.

A) The up-and-coming profession for active patients
B) An allied health-care profession
C) A new medical profession
D) A national front-runner in health care

Question 11

According to the accreditation agency, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), which content areas (courses) must all students who study athletic training have?

A) Wound dressing
B) Critical care
C) Psychology
D) Statistics

Question 12

How many total supervised clinical hours do athletic training students typically log while attaining an athletic training degree?

A) 200
B) 800
C) 1,000
D) 1,500

Question 13

ATs are _____ health-care providers.

A) Mid-level
B) Low-level
C) Advanced-level
D) Not

Question 14

Athletic training was first introduced in a textbook on managing athletic injuries in _____.

A) 1950
B) 1971
C) 1980
D) 1917

Question 15

Only students graduating from an accredited program may take the national BOC examination.

Question 16

Personal trainers are required to have practice with clients or patients before taking their national examination.

Question 17

ATs can make "return to participation" or "return to play" decisions.

Question 18

ATs work with people with disabilities.

Question 19

Physicians (medical doctors) always know the rules of the sports that his or her patients participate in.

Question 20

ATs only work with athletes.