Essentials of Athletic Injury Management

Arnheim, Daniel D.,Prentice, William E.

ISBN 10: 0072843675 / ISBN 13: 9780072843675

Published by Mcgraw-Hill (Tx), 2004

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Synopsis:

This basic text is written for courses focusing on introductory care and prevention of athletic injuries in athletic training courses. It is designed to meet the needs of students studying to be coaches and teachers.Includes a discussion of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and how these protections affect the sports medicine team. (Chapter 2)Incorporates 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for emergency care, which is designed to simplify and improve effectiveness of CPR and ECC. (Chapter 7)Provides new information on Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, providing a stronger understanding of the infection, its management and safety factors. (Ch. 23)Illustrations and photographs have been significantly updated, with many dated line drawings being replaced by photographs.New chapter on Substance Abuse, dedicated solely to the problems of substance abuse in the physically active population. (Ch. 24)Clearly defines who this book is written for, and provides a deeper discussion of the roles of the fitness professional (i.e. personal fitness trainers, strength and condition coaches), recreation specialists, athletic administrators, and coaches in the sport medicine team and how that information can be used to effectively manage athletic healthcare. (Chapter 1) includes print student edition

Book Description: Including over 190 new photographs in the new 8th edition, Essentials of Athletic Injury Management continues its focus on the basic principles in the care and prevention of athletic injury. It provides coaches, teachers, and students the essential information they need to work with individuals participating in sport. The 8th edition includes a full suite of resources available from the online learning center, including downloadable instructor ancillaries, student review materials & interactive quizzes, and more.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Essentials of Athletic Injury Management
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Acceptable