The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine: An Introduction for the Secondary School Student

Grades:��9 - 12

3rd Edition | ©2026 | Grades: 9-12
The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine 3rd edition is a best-selling program for high school students interested in pursuing a career in athletic training as a part of sports medicine. Dr. William Prentice's experience as a Hall of Fame athletic trainer informs how he teaches students foundational knowledge and skill-building in this exciting ﬁeld. This program was developed in alignment with NATA standards.

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The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine has been a leader in high school classrooms supporting students preparing to prevent, diagnose, and treat muscle and bone injuries for athletes and physically active individuals.��

Standards-aligned content – Content fully aligns with the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) standards for the Secondary School Sports Medicine Course.
Researched-based learning design – Focus boxes, checklists, tables, and vocabulary support help students learn and retain critical knowledge to be successful.��
Active learning - Extensive questions, class activities, and critical thinking exercises ask students to apply learned skills in real-life scenarios.
Visual engagement – Vivid photos and illustrations with detailed procedures provide visual clarity to key topics.
Dynamic learning resources – Smartbook® delivers personalized, adaptive learning tailored to student progress; newly developed instruction videos engage students; vocabulary cards and updated assessments support learning objectives; extensive soft skill activities and an exploratory Career Center make students future-ready.

Chapter 1��– Investigating the Field of Sports Medicine��
Chapter 2��– Understanding the Concepts of Athletic Health Care Administration��
Chapter 3��– Analyzing Legal, Ethical, and Insurance Considerations in Sports Medicine��
Chapter 4��– Understanding the Basics of Training and Conditioning Techniques for Preventing Injuries��
Chapter 5��– Assessing Environmental Factors that Lead to Injuries��
Chapter 6��– Understanding Sports Nutrition and Dietary Supplements��
Chapter 7��– Understanding Basic Taping, Wrapping, and Bracing for Injuries��
Chapter 8��– Determining Appropriate Emergency Injury Management��
Chapter 9��– Recognizing and Preventing the Spread of Bloodborne Pathogens and Wound Care��
Chapter 10��– Investigating the Psychological Aspects of Injury��
Chapter 11��– Introduction to Rehabilitation and Modalities��
Chapter 12��– Basic Pharmacology and Substance Abuse��
Chapter 13��– Fundamental Concepts of Evaluation��
Chapter 14��– Identifying Basic Tissue Responses and Common Injuries��
Chapter 15��– Anatomy of the Human Body

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