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Chapter 2 Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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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 |