Concepts of a Sports Physician
By: National University of Health Sciences

Course Description

CONCEPTS OF THE SPORTS PHYSICIAN

1.Sports Psychology

a.Overview of psychology of the athlete

b.Psychological evaluation of the athlete

c.Psychological preparation of the athlete

d.Clinical applications

2.Exercise & Fitness Concepts

a.Introduction to health and fitness programs

b.Implementation of health and fitness programs

c.Management of health and fitness programs

3.The Sports Practice

a.How develop a sports practice

b.The role of the chiropractic sports physician in the sports medicine team

c.Philosophical considerations of treating athletes

4.Pre‐participation Exams

a.Establishing a complete exam protocol (office or school)

b.Evaluation of the young athlete

c.Evaluation of the mature athlete

d.Setting up multi‐station/multi‐disciplinary exams

e.Medical legal aspects of the pre‐participation exam

5.Coaching Principles

a.Motivation

b.Skill development

c.Coaching techniques

6.Athletic Training Principles

a.Fundamentals of physical training

b.Speed, agility, neuromuscular coordination

c.Cardiovascular endurance

d.Strength and conditioning

e.Detraining over training

f.Off season training

g.Specific Adaption to Imposed Demand (SAID)Principle

MIDICO‐LEGAL ASPECTS

1.Ethics

a.Athletes, teams, and the media

b.Confidentiality

c.Misconduct

d.Sovereign immunity

2.Negligence

a.Definition and elements

b.Legal duty

c.Degrees of and contributory

PACE: Sports Medicine 6 hours

d.Waivers, releases, and statute of limitations

e.Assumption of risk

3.Malpractice

a.Definition

b.Variation in state laws

4.Miscellaneous

a.Civil vs. Criminal

b.Elements of tort actions

c.Contract liability

d.Respondent superior – ultra vires acts

Course Details

  • Concepts of a Sports Physician
  • By:    National University of Health Sciences
  • Instructor:    Holly Mariarty, DC; Anne Sorrentino, DC
  • Total CE Hours:    8.0
  • Course Format:     Online Distance Learning
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Ethics/Boundaries  -2.0 CE Hours
    • Sports Medicine  -6.0 CE Hours
  •    Course Outline