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Chapter 2 ATC
Athletic Training
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NATA | National Athletic Trainer Association |
| CSCS | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist |
| M.S. | Master of Science |
| ACSM | American College of Sports Medicine |
| CEUs | Continuing Education Units |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| PTA | Physical Therapy 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 Dietition |
| MD | Doctor of Medicine |
| ADA | American Dietetic Association |
| AAOS | American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| MPT | Master of Physical |
| 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 tissues |
| liability | legal responsibility to perform duties in a reasonable and prudent manner |