Deck 4: The Athletic Training Student Aide Program

Question 1

An ATSA does not need to be active during games.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Students who work as athletic training student aides must always be supervised by a certified athletic trainer.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Funding of the sports medicine program will determine if the ATSA program moves beyond the design stage.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

All head ATSAs are under the direct supervision of the certified athletic trainer.

Question 5

An ATSA program benefits the student by allowing her to gain knowledge and skills toward a career in the health care industry.

Question 6

Evaluations ____.

A) must be approached as a win-lose situation
B) help the program run more efficiently
C) should occur biannually
D) should be performed only by those on the inside of the program

Question 7

Suggestive clothing or poor personal hygiene are not conducive to success in a training program.

Question 8

Funding of sports medicine programs ____.

A) is separate from funds for the program director's salary
B) can come from vocational funding but not basic education funding
C) should be done with tax dollars rather than through booster clubs
D) often requires a formal proposal to the school district

Question 9

As students matriculate through the program, head ATSAs ____.

A) have fewer responsibilities so they can focus on classroom work
B) are awarded additional responsibilities
C) no longer have to communicate daily with coaching staff
D) become independent of the certified athletic trainer

Question 10

The design of an athletic training program ____.

A) has to be specific
B) is the responsibility of the staff
C) need not have outcomes clearly defined to the coaches and administrators of the school
D) is successful if it helps prevent, treat, but not necessarily rehabilitate student athletes.

Question 11

Which of the following should be taken into account when scheduling ATSAs?

A) Few students will be taking advanced courses and have jobs.
B) The training schedule is no different from a schedule for a job.
C) Transportation to and from practices and games is an easy problem to solve.
D) Rigidity is important.

Question 12

In a sports medicine program, the first class period is lab science.This period ____.

A) involves practicing concepts learned in previous classroom work
B) involves working in the training room with athletes
C) is designated the practical session
D) teaches students anatomy and physiology

Question 13

To meet program expectations, students need to be highly motivated but not necessarily willing to make a long-term commitment to the program.

Question 14

Sports medicine programs rarely give physical education or science credit.

Question 15

The recruitment and screening of applicants ____.

A) is optional
B) is important to the overall success of the athletic training student aide program
C) is not the responsibility of the program director
D) is not dependent on the size of the school

Question 16

Evaluations are most useful when changes can be made once per year.

Question 17

Coaches should not be involved in the design and purpose of a training program.

Question 18

Today, sports medicine programs ____.

A) usually do not involve students
B) are taught only in the South
C) require ownership of the program from the students
D) are not useful for students desiring to make medicine a career

Question 19

Many years ago, the role of the ATSA fell upon the shoulders of ____.

A) the head coach
B) the principal
C) the athletes
D) an assistant coach

Question 20

To meet program expectations, students need to ____.

A) be average academically
B) be dependent on others
C) be able to work well with others
D) arrive within 5 minutes of the schedule

Question 21

The ____________________ is responsible for the organization and design of the entire athletic training program.

Question 22

Match each statement with the correct item below:
three-year program

A)shows pride in the program and dedication to the athletic department
B)help with the treatment of injuries and taping (under direct supervision)
C)must always be supervised by a certified athletic trainer
D)will generate buy-in
E)successful model for a student training program

Question 23

Match each statement with the correct item below:
proper dress

A)shows pride in the program and dedication to the athletic department
B)help with the treatment of injuries and taping (under direct supervision)
C)must always be supervised by a certified athletic trainer
D)will generate buy-in
E)successful model for a student training program

Question 24

Match each statement with the correct item below:
responsible ATSAs

A)shows pride in the program and dedication to the athletic department
B)help with the treatment of injuries and taping (under direct supervision)
C)must always be supervised by a certified athletic trainer
D)will generate buy-in
E)successful model for a student training program

Question 25

Match each statement with the correct item below:
program director

A)hinges on the ability of the certified athletic trainer(s) to develop an environment that provides appropriate prevention and treatment of athletic injuries
B)sets the training schedule one week in advance
C)one of the major sources of money for sports medicine programs today
D)determines how many ATSAs are required in the program
E)benefits the student by allowing him to gain knowledge and skills toward a career

Question 26

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching a sports medicine class is preparing students for ____________________.

Question 27

Once a schedule has been set, only ____________________ should alter it.

Question 28

Match each statement with the correct item below:
success of the athletic program

A)hinges on the ability of the certified athletic trainer(s) to develop an environment that provides appropriate prevention and treatment of athletic injuries
B)sets the training schedule one week in advance
C)one of the major sources of money for sports medicine programs today
D)determines how many ATSAs are required in the program
E)benefits the student by allowing him to gain knowledge and skills toward a career

Question 29

The head certified athletic trainer is normally in charge of developing the athletic health care program.This person is usually considered the program coordinator or ____________________.

Question 30

Match each statement with the correct item below:
CTE dollars

A)hinges on the ability of the certified athletic trainer(s) to develop an environment that provides appropriate prevention and treatment of athletic injuries
B)sets the training schedule one week in advance
C)one of the major sources of money for sports medicine programs today
D)determines how many ATSAs are required in the program
E)benefits the student by allowing him to gain knowledge and skills toward a career

Question 31

____________________ are most effective when followed up with a personal meeting.

Question 32

Second-year students take on more leadership roles, with the third-year students assuming the role of "____________________ ATSAs."

Question 33

Match each statement with the correct item below:
head ATSA

A)hinges on the ability of the certified athletic trainer(s) to develop an environment that provides appropriate prevention and treatment of athletic injuries
B)sets the training schedule one week in advance
C)one of the major sources of money for sports medicine programs today
D)determines how many ATSAs are required in the program
E)benefits the student by allowing him to gain knowledge and skills toward a career

Question 34

Athletic training ____________________ (ATSAs) are a very important component in a successful high school or college athletic training program.

Question 35

The ____________________ includes all members of the athletic health care team: certified athletic trainers, athletic training student aides, therapists, allied health professionals, supervisors, and coordinators of the athletic health care system.

Question 36

Match each statement with the correct item below:
high expectations

A)shows pride in the program and dedication to the athletic department
B)help with the treatment of injuries and taping (under direct supervision)
C)must always be supervised by a certified athletic trainer
D)will generate buy-in
E)successful model for a student training program

Question 37

Daily ____________________ of ATSAs include setting a good example for the program.This consists of wearing proper attire or uniform.

Question 38

Match each statement with the correct item below:
ATSA program

A)hinges on the ability of the certified athletic trainer(s) to develop an environment that provides appropriate prevention and treatment of athletic injuries
B)sets the training schedule one week in advance
C)one of the major sources of money for sports medicine programs today
D)determines how many ATSAs are required in the program
E)benefits the student by allowing him to gain knowledge and skills toward a career

Question 39

Match each statement with the correct item below:
ATSAs

A)shows pride in the program and dedication to the athletic department
B)help with the treatment of injuries and taping (under direct supervision)
C)must always be supervised by a certified athletic trainer
D)will generate buy-in
E)successful model for a student training program

Question 40

Many states have included sports medicine as a career pathway class, which has made it eligible for state ____________________ dollars.