Athletic Trainers

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  1. athlete
    a person trained to compete in sports
    While the occupation title suggest that athletic trainers work just with athletes, this is not true.
  2. trainer
    one who trains other persons or animals
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  3. physical therapist
    therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder
    Athletic trainers confer with doctors and physical therapists to set up a therapy routine.
  4. athletic
    relating to sports
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  5. athletic field
    a piece of land prepared for playing a game
    Mostly work outdoors when they work at athletic fields, sporting events, practices, or job sites.
  6. prioritize
    assign a status in order of importance or urgency
    Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
  7. interpersonal
    occurring among or involving several people
    Working Conditions

    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Have constant contact with athletes, coaches, and health care professionals.
  8. referral
    the act of sending or directing something to someone
    Decide if emergency care is needed or referral to a doctor.
  9. massage
    kneading and rubbing parts of the body
    After workouts, athletic trainers massage athletes' limbs to relieve soreness and strains.
  10. own goal
    (soccer) a goal that results when a player inadvertently knocks the ball into the goal he is defending
    Set most of their own goals and tasks without consulting a supervisor.
  11. soreness
    a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
    After workouts, athletic trainers massage athletes' limbs to relieve soreness and strains.
  12. creatively
    in a creative manner
    Think creatively.
  13. coordinate
    of equal importance, rank, or degree
    Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
  14. certify
    provide evidence for
    Many athletic trainers who work in high schools are certified to teach other subjects.
  15. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    Evaluate athletes for readiness to play or employees for readiness to return to work.
  16. workout
    the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
    After workouts, athletic trainers massage athletes' limbs to relieve soreness and strains.
  17. conditioning
    a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment
    Recommend stretching and conditioning exercises to prevent injuries.
  18. physically
    in accord with physical laws
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  19. rehabilitation
    use of therapies to restore or improve physical function
    Work with physicians to oversee rehabilitation of injured patients.
  20. stretching
    exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
    In addition, they lead the team through stretching exercises prior to each game and practice.
  21. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
    They provide emergency first aid and may go with the athlete to the hospital.
  22. grocery
    (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer
    Others, such as truck drivers or grocery checkers, inflict a different type of stress on their bodies at work.
  23. professional
    of or relating to or suitable as an occupation
    A few work for professional teams or individual professional athletes.
  24. limb
    one of the jointed appendages of an animal
    After workouts, athletic trainers massage athletes' limbs to relieve soreness and strains.
  25. deadline
    the point in time at which something must be completed
    Must often meet strict deadlines such as training and game times.
  26. consult
    seek information from
    Rarely consult a supervisor before making a decision.
  27. prevent
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  28. readiness
    the state of being ready for something
    Evaluate athletes for readiness to play or employees for readiness to return to work.
  29. administer
    supervise or be in charge of
    Administer emergency first aid when an injury occurs.
  30. recommend
    express a good opinion of
    Recommend special diets to improve health, reduce weight, or increase performance.
  31. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    They also organize physical examinations for players.
  32. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
    Provide initial assessment of a patient's injury.
  33. adjustment
    the act of making something different
    Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  34. training
    activity leading to skilled behavior
    For example, they may meet with the athletic director or coach to discuss budgets, training, and schedules.
  35. assemble
    create by putting components or members together
    Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
  36. infection
    the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
    Are exposed to disease and infections on a daily basis when working with athletes.
  37. specific
    stated explicitly or in detail
    When injuries happen, athletic trainers help treat them and make sure their patients recover.Some of the tasks that athletic trainers do are specific to their work with athletes.
  38. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    Show athletes and other clients techniques for preventing injuries.
  39. improve
    to make better
    They may suggest diets and exercises to improve athletes' strength.
  40. consultation
    the act of referring to something to find information
    Provide advice and consultation to others.
  41. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
    When an athlete gets hurt, athletic trainers help determine how serious the injury is.
  42. organization
    a methodical and orderly manner or approach
    Other athletic trainers may work in health clubs or for non-sports organizations.
  43. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
    Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
  44. performance
    the act of doing something successfully
    Athletic trainers monitor minor injuries that may impact the performance or health of an athlete.
  45. occupation
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
    While the occupation title suggest that athletic trainers work just with athletes, this is not true.
  46. administrative
    responsible for managing the affairs of a group of people
    Athletic trainers may also have some administrative duties.
  47. information
    knowledge acquired through study or experience
    Document and record information.
  48. initial
    occurring at the beginning
    Provide initial assessment of a patient's injury.
  49. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
    Document and record information.
  50. encounter
    come together
    Sometimes encounter conflict situations.
  51. accompany
    go or travel along with
    May accompany injured athlete to hospital.
  52. surrounding
    closely encircling
    Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
  53. recognize
    perceive to be something or something you can identify
    Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
  54. conditions
    the context that influences the performance of a process
    Working Conditions

    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Have constant contact with athletes, coaches, and health care professionals.
  55. discussion
    an extended communication dealing with a particular topic
    Have face-to-face discussions daily with coaches and athletes.
  56. reputation
    the general estimation that the public has for a person
    Often make decisions that strongly impact their or their organization's reputation.
  57. remaining
    not used up
    Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
  58. extended
    fully stretched forth
    It is not as important, but still necessary, for people in this career to be able to:
    Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
  59. protection
    the activity of shielding someone or something
    For protection, they tape, wrap, or brace ankles, fingers, or other parts of the body before games and practices.
  60. disease
    an impairment of health
    Are exposed to disease and infections on a daily basis when working with athletes.
  61. movement
    change of position that does not entail a change of location
    Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
  62. situation
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
    Sometimes encounter conflict situations.
  63. knowledge
    the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
    Update and use job-related knowledge.
Created on Thu Jun 09 20:15:55 EDT 2011

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