Sports Medicine Final Exam-Graded A+
true/false: Individuals working in the field of sports medicine must complete at least 4
years of medical school training - correct answer-false
true/false: Sports medicine specialists have training that allows them to specifically
address the needs of the athlete - correct answer-true
true/false: To get fit and stay in shape athletes should not involve themselves in
strenuous exercise more than once every other week - correct answer-false
true/false: athletic competition involves a high risk of injury - correct answer-true
true/false: Chiropractors provide adjustment and manipulation of the muscular system -
correct answer-false
true/false: are currently 2 national credentials for specialized fitness and structures the
CSCS and the NSCA-CPT - correct answer-true
true/false: Parents have little say regarding athletes daily nutrition - correct answer-false
true/false: Today's athletes range in age from early adolescence through senior citizens
- correct answer-true
true/false: athletic competition and participation has dwindled and the past few decades
- correct answer-false
true/false: Chiropractors often use drugs and surgery to get their patients well - correct
answer-false
Sports medicine specialists include all of the following, except:
-family and team doctor
-Certified athletic trainers
-Chiropractors
-Sports psychologists
-All of the above specialists are involved - correct answer-all of the above are involved
the athlete's circle of care must be centered on the... - correct answer-athlete
an athlete's medical care must be directed by the... - correct answer-team or family
doctor
, All of the following board certified physician programs provide eligibility for a
subspecialty qualification in sports medicine, except:
-family practice
-emergency medicine
-internal medicine
-Geriatrics
-Pediatrics - correct answer-geriatrics
Which of the following is true of a CSCS and/or NSCA-CPT credentialed specialist? -
correct answer-specialists can hold both credentials
a new protein supplement has recently hit the market. who should an athlete turn to for
advice? - correct answer-sports nutritionist
Teaching the athlete how to compete without injury is the responsibility of the... - correct
answer-coach
Which of the following only requires on-the-job training?
-massage therapist
-physician assistant
-physical therapy assistant
-chiropractor
-none of the above - correct answer-none of the above
Sports psychologists are found in all of the following settings except: - correct answer-
Health and fitness centers
Which of the following roles do coaches play?
-direct athletic activities
-trainer for younger athletes
-first aid for injuries
-referral to other specialists
-all of the above - correct answer-all of the above
uses one of the oldest methods for providing relief of pain and discomfort - correct
answer-massage therapist
uses goal setting and imagery as tools to help their athletes - correct answer-sports
psychologist
provides therapeutic/diagnostic care and may be able to write prescriptions - correct
answer-physician assistant
Works interdependently with physicians - correct answer-physician assistant
Used to be called restorative aids - correct answer-physical therapist
true/false: Individuals working in the field of sports medicine must complete at least 4
years of medical school training - correct answer-false
true/false: Sports medicine specialists have training that allows them to specifically
address the needs of the athlete - correct answer-true
true/false: To get fit and stay in shape athletes should not involve themselves in
strenuous exercise more than once every other week - correct answer-false
true/false: athletic competition involves a high risk of injury - correct answer-true
true/false: Chiropractors provide adjustment and manipulation of the muscular system -
correct answer-false
true/false: are currently 2 national credentials for specialized fitness and structures the
CSCS and the NSCA-CPT - correct answer-true
true/false: Parents have little say regarding athletes daily nutrition - correct answer-false
true/false: Today's athletes range in age from early adolescence through senior citizens
- correct answer-true
true/false: athletic competition and participation has dwindled and the past few decades
- correct answer-false
true/false: Chiropractors often use drugs and surgery to get their patients well - correct
answer-false
Sports medicine specialists include all of the following, except:
-family and team doctor
-Certified athletic trainers
-Chiropractors
-Sports psychologists
-All of the above specialists are involved - correct answer-all of the above are involved
the athlete's circle of care must be centered on the... - correct answer-athlete
an athlete's medical care must be directed by the... - correct answer-team or family
doctor
, All of the following board certified physician programs provide eligibility for a
subspecialty qualification in sports medicine, except:
-family practice
-emergency medicine
-internal medicine
-Geriatrics
-Pediatrics - correct answer-geriatrics
Which of the following is true of a CSCS and/or NSCA-CPT credentialed specialist? -
correct answer-specialists can hold both credentials
a new protein supplement has recently hit the market. who should an athlete turn to for
advice? - correct answer-sports nutritionist
Teaching the athlete how to compete without injury is the responsibility of the... - correct
answer-coach
Which of the following only requires on-the-job training?
-massage therapist
-physician assistant
-physical therapy assistant
-chiropractor
-none of the above - correct answer-none of the above
Sports psychologists are found in all of the following settings except: - correct answer-
Health and fitness centers
Which of the following roles do coaches play?
-direct athletic activities
-trainer for younger athletes
-first aid for injuries
-referral to other specialists
-all of the above - correct answer-all of the above
uses one of the oldest methods for providing relief of pain and discomfort - correct
answer-massage therapist
uses goal setting and imagery as tools to help their athletes - correct answer-sports
psychologist
provides therapeutic/diagnostic care and may be able to write prescriptions - correct
answer-physician assistant
Works interdependently with physicians - correct answer-physician assistant
Used to be called restorative aids - correct answer-physical therapist
