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Chapter 2 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Assumption of risk | Acceptance of responsibility for the risks involved in the participation in a given activity. |
| Athletic training student/aide | an individual who is studying the skills necessary for the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes. |
| Hydrated | Possessing water or fluid, especially in the tissue. |
| Liability | legal responsibility to perform duties in a reasonable and prudent manner. |
| NATA | National athletic training association |
| CSCS | Certified strength and conditioning specialist |
| M.S. | masters of science |
| ACSM | american college of sports medicine |
| CEUs | continuing education units |
| PT | Physical therapist |
| PTA | Physical therapist assistant |
| DPT | Doctorate of physical therapy |
| APTA | american physical therapy association |
| ATC | certified athletic trainer |
| AMA | american medical association |
| NSCA | national strength and conditioning association |
| RD | registered dietician |
| MD | medical doctor |
| ADA | american dietetic association |
| AAOS | american academy of orthopedic surgeons |
| OT | occupational therapist |
| MPT | master of physical therapy |