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athletic trainer
(redirected from Sports trainer)

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athletic trainer,
an allied health professional who, with the consultation and supervision of attending physicians, is an integral part of the health care system associated with sports. Through both academic preparation and practical experience, the athletic trainer provides a variety of services, including injury prevention and recognition and immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic trauma.


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If you want a little more info, ask were they earned their certification; they should be from an NCCA-accredited organization like the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), National Exercise Trainers Associaton (NETA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) or the Cooper Institute (CI).
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A sports trainer, leisure centre operator or equipment manufacturer has a responsibility to the people who will use their equipment or train under them.
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The range of topics is broad, with information of interest to sports trainers, psychologists, doctors, sports scientists and coaches.
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