performance domains

of the athletic trainer

1.    prevention of athletic injuries

• Developing training & conditioning programs

• ensuring a safe playing environmnet

• selecting, fitting, & maintaining protective equipment

• explaining the importance of nutrition

• using medications properly

2.    recognition, evaluation, assessment

• conducting physical examinations

• understanding the pathology of injury & illness

• referring to medical care

• referring to support services

3.    immediate care

• on-field injury assessment

• administering 1st aid/cpr

• establishing emergency care procedures

4. treatment, rehabilitation, & reconditioning

• designing rehabilitation programs

• supervising rehabilitation programs

• incorporating therapeutic modalities

• offering psychological intervention

5.    organization & administration

• record keeping

• ordering equipment & supplies

• supervising personnel

• establishing policies for operation of an athletic training program

6.    professional development & responsibility

• the athletic trainer as an educator

• the athletic trainer as a counselor

 Arnheim, Daniel D., William E. Prentice. Principles of Athletic Training. 10th edition 2000.