ATHLETIC TRAINING BOC WITH
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS GRADE A+ 2026
what do ATs specialize in? - answer-preventing, recognizing, managing, and
rehabilitating injuries
when was NATA formed? - answer-1950
the 6 domains of AT - answer-1. prevention
2. clinical eval and diagnosis
3. immmediate care
4. treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
5. organization and administration
6. professional responsibility
what is part of a PPE - answer-- medical history
- physical examp
- height
- weight
- body comp
- BP
- cardio exam
- orthopedic exam
the order of a physical exam - answer-1. brief med hx
2. observation
3. palpation
,4. special tests
the state regulations of AT from most to least restrictive - answer-1. licensure
2. certification
3. registration
4. exemption
licensure - answer-limits practice of ATs to those who have met minimal requirements.
(can't call yourself an AT unless licensed)
certification - answer-does not restrict use of title, but can restirct performance of AT
functions to only those who are state certified
registration - answer-- must register in state before they can practice
- pay a fee
- doesnt prevent people who are not registered from calling themselves ATs
Exemption - answer-state recognizes that ATs perform functions similar to those of
other licensed profession and allows them to practice
professional responsibilites of an AT - answer-- continuing ed
-an educator
- a counselor
- a researcher
signs of burnout - answer-- excessive anger
- blaming others
- guilt
- being tired and exhausted all day
,- sleep problems
- high absenteeism
- family problems
- self- preocupation
first step in Oand A for AT - answer-figure out why the program is needed and its goals ->
mission statement -> WOTS UP analysis
WOTS UP analyiss - answer-- weaknesses
- opportunities
- threats
- stregnths
- Underlying
-Planning
(for existing healthcare porograms
policies - answer-clear and accurate written statements that ID basic rules and
principles- to control and expedite deicsion making
procedures - answer-describes the process as to how something gets done
two types of coverage - answer-facility personnel coverage and sports coverage
facility personnel coverage - answer-high schools with limited available supervision
may be able to provide AT facility coverage only in the afternoons and during vacation
periods
sports coverage - answer-ideally, every practice and game should be covered
, the two types of purchasing systems - answer-direct buy and competitive bid
direct buy - answer-smaller purchases or emergency
competitive bid - answer-for expensive purchases
expendable vs non expendable budgeting - answer-most ATs spend their b udget on
expendables (reusable supplied- tape, bandages)- injury prevention, first aid
capital vs nonconsumable capital equiment - answer-- items used for a number of years
- nonconsumable = things not taken out of AT room- ice machines, tx tables, combo
units
- capital equipment- crutches, coolers, training kits
what does the hydrotherapy area need? - answer-GFIs (ground fault interrupters)
scope of practice - answer-limitations fo what the AT can and cannot do determined by
individual states
work hardening - answer-intensive rehab offered 8 hrs a day for 5 days a week
work conditioning - answer-intensive rehab offered 3 hours a day, for 3 days a week
HIPAA - answer-health insurance portability and accountability act.
- regulates how health care providers share healthcare informationw ith others.
- gaurantee patients have acess to their medical records
FERPA - answer-family educational rights and privacy.
- law that protects the privacy to student educational records.
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS GRADE A+ 2026
what do ATs specialize in? - answer-preventing, recognizing, managing, and
rehabilitating injuries
when was NATA formed? - answer-1950
the 6 domains of AT - answer-1. prevention
2. clinical eval and diagnosis
3. immmediate care
4. treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
5. organization and administration
6. professional responsibility
what is part of a PPE - answer-- medical history
- physical examp
- height
- weight
- body comp
- BP
- cardio exam
- orthopedic exam
the order of a physical exam - answer-1. brief med hx
2. observation
3. palpation
,4. special tests
the state regulations of AT from most to least restrictive - answer-1. licensure
2. certification
3. registration
4. exemption
licensure - answer-limits practice of ATs to those who have met minimal requirements.
(can't call yourself an AT unless licensed)
certification - answer-does not restrict use of title, but can restirct performance of AT
functions to only those who are state certified
registration - answer-- must register in state before they can practice
- pay a fee
- doesnt prevent people who are not registered from calling themselves ATs
Exemption - answer-state recognizes that ATs perform functions similar to those of
other licensed profession and allows them to practice
professional responsibilites of an AT - answer-- continuing ed
-an educator
- a counselor
- a researcher
signs of burnout - answer-- excessive anger
- blaming others
- guilt
- being tired and exhausted all day
,- sleep problems
- high absenteeism
- family problems
- self- preocupation
first step in Oand A for AT - answer-figure out why the program is needed and its goals ->
mission statement -> WOTS UP analysis
WOTS UP analyiss - answer-- weaknesses
- opportunities
- threats
- stregnths
- Underlying
-Planning
(for existing healthcare porograms
policies - answer-clear and accurate written statements that ID basic rules and
principles- to control and expedite deicsion making
procedures - answer-describes the process as to how something gets done
two types of coverage - answer-facility personnel coverage and sports coverage
facility personnel coverage - answer-high schools with limited available supervision
may be able to provide AT facility coverage only in the afternoons and during vacation
periods
sports coverage - answer-ideally, every practice and game should be covered
, the two types of purchasing systems - answer-direct buy and competitive bid
direct buy - answer-smaller purchases or emergency
competitive bid - answer-for expensive purchases
expendable vs non expendable budgeting - answer-most ATs spend their b udget on
expendables (reusable supplied- tape, bandages)- injury prevention, first aid
capital vs nonconsumable capital equiment - answer-- items used for a number of years
- nonconsumable = things not taken out of AT room- ice machines, tx tables, combo
units
- capital equipment- crutches, coolers, training kits
what does the hydrotherapy area need? - answer-GFIs (ground fault interrupters)
scope of practice - answer-limitations fo what the AT can and cannot do determined by
individual states
work hardening - answer-intensive rehab offered 8 hrs a day for 5 days a week
work conditioning - answer-intensive rehab offered 3 hours a day, for 3 days a week
HIPAA - answer-health insurance portability and accountability act.
- regulates how health care providers share healthcare informationw ith others.
- gaurantee patients have acess to their medical records
FERPA - answer-family educational rights and privacy.
- law that protects the privacy to student educational records.
