| Description |
xii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Series |
Athletic training education series |
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Athletic training education series.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Athletic training : the profession and its history -- Ch. 2. Epidemiology of athletic injuries -- Ch. 3. The preparticipation physical examination -- Ch. 4. Conditioning and strength training in athletics -- Ch. 5. Pharmacology in athletic medicine -- Ch. 6. Environmental conditions -- Ch. 7. Protective devices, regulations, and the law -- Ch. 8. Emergency care and medical management of athletic injury -- Ch. 9. Nutritional aspects of health and performance -- App. A. National Athletic Trainers' Association code of ethics -- App. B. Historical perspective on the National Athletic Trainers' Association |
| Summary |
"Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition, provides both theoretical and practical information on the duties of an athletic trainer as part of a team approach to caring for injured and ill athletes. The book gives students a solid background in athletic training so that they can develop their skills and both succeed and advance in their training and courses." "Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition, is the perfect guide for athletic trainers striving to keep their athletes healthy and injury free. Part of Human Kinetics' Athletic Training Education Series, the text considers both the prevention and management of injuries and illnesses. It spans many topics, including professionalism in athletic training, risk factors in sport participation, preparticipation physical exams, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, preventive efforts including environmental concerns and protective devices, and emergency care."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
CD-ROM pub. by Primal Pictures |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Minimum system requirements: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP; Pentium processor or higher; at least 32 MB RAM; Monitor set to 800 x 600 or greater; high-color display |
| Subject |
National Athletic Trainers Association -- History.
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Human anatomy -- Software.
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Athletic trainers.
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Physical education and training.
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Sports medicine.
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Sports Medicine.
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Athletic Injuries -- prevention & control.
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Physical Education and Training.
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| LC no. |
2004012974 |
| ISBN |
0736052925 hardcover |
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