Athletics

On Saturday November 4th, I visited Maine South High School to observe the athletic training room facility. I had emailed the Head Athletic Trainer, Jerry Bornhoff prior to my attendance to make sure I was allowed to shadow him for the day. A Maine South football game was scheduled for the afternoon, and the facility was packed with football players. Throughout the time I was there, I made sure I noted the whole process of an athlete from when they first arrived and when they left the training

Football Athletic trainer can be on the side line but cannot get on the field unless called on by referees or during timeouts for water. Coach may take a player out and instruct to the side line and see athletic trainer. Athletic trainer must clear the athlete after an injury before they are able to go back into the game. Taken from IHSA, NATA guidelines and practices followed at Genoa-kingston high school and Hampshire high school Casts- all joint supports must be covered so as to not be used

Athletic Scholarships There are many good athletes in professional sports today. There are many good athletes in college sports today also. Some of the biggest names in sports are Mark McGwire, Steve Young, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and so on. Now, imagine if all of those players never made it to the pros. What would happen to professional sports? Why are they in the pros now? To make it into professional sports you need more than just talent. You need opportunity. College scholarships

Athletic training was founded in the early 1950’s. At first there were only a few members centered mostly in colleges and universities. Today, athletic training has grown to 22,700 certified and student members’ worldwide. For a student to become certified they must first get a four-year college education with a bachelor’s degree. After that they have to volunteer at a clinic or hospital and gain hands on experience, some students work for their perspective universities. Then they must also pass

Athletic trainer “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” I believe an Athletic trainer is a very wise and reasonable job selection. It's a career I'd enjoy doing which is good. I feel as if I'd do good in that career because it's something I show interest in. Without interest in a job it becomes boring, I wouldn't wanna spend every day of my life at something I don't like. The job has many things you need to cover and be aware of if you wanna be successful.

Athletic Shoes Industry Strategy Comparison Report of Nike, Inc. and Adidas AG wei 4/30/2010 ABSTRACT This report is an analysis of the athletic shoes industry on both a global and U.S. market. This report is to analyze the external and internal issues facing this athletic shoes industry, and the companies that operate within it. This analysis includes a comparison of Nike, Inc. and Adidas AG who are footwear manufacturers in the world. However, Nike spent thirty years developing from the

injuries related to sports, exercise or recreational activities. Sports medicine / Athletic Trainer specializes in the non-operative medical treatment of musculoskeletal sports conditions. An Athletic Trainer is the leader of the sports medicine team, which also includes specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, other personnel, and of course the athlete. Being an Athletic trainer takes a lot of skills to perform the job such as active listening,monitoring

To me an Athletic Trainer is someone that graduates from college certified to provide help to people that are injured, right out of college. This major can be obtained in four years without and further education, however; must take classes to keep up with the ever growing medical field. The main thing I think of when I think about going into Athletic Training is working at a school with the schools sports teams, however; they also can work in physical therapy clinics, hospital settings, nursing homes

for a general athletic trainer in the beginning but over time the field gained more and more credibility and in the 1930’s a group of athletic trainers came together to try and form an organization (Evolution of Athletic). This organization was designed to share different practices from different areas of the world and nation. Though shortly after the beginning of World War II the organization fell apart with the enlistment of many men into the army to serve (Evolution of Athletic). After the war

curiosity and gain a broad understanding of athletic training, I chose to interview my boss, Pete Stevens. Pete is employed by Physiotherapy Associates, a nationwide corporation that specializes in physical/occupational therapy, athletic training, and fitness/sports training. He has worked there for three years. He is currently the Head