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1. What are the five domains of athletic training and what do they entail?
(5 points)
- The five domains of athletic training are: injury and illness prevention
and wellness promotion, examination, assessment and diagnosis,
immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, and healthcare
administration and professional responsibility. They entail the following
activities:
 - Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion: applying
evidence-based principles and practices to reduce the risk of injury and
illness, enhance health and wellness, and educate patients, clients, and
stakeholders.
 - Examination, assessment and diagnosis: conducting comprehensive
patient evaluations using standardized tools and techniques, formulating
clinical impressions and diagnoses, and developing plans of care.
 - Immediate and emergency care: providing timely and appropriate care
for acute injuries and illnesses, collaborating with emergency medical
services, and implementing emergency action plans.
 - Therapeutic intervention: selecting and applying appropriate
interventions to optimize patient outcomes, monitoring patient progress
and response, and modifying interventions as needed.
 - Healthcare administration and professional responsibility: managing the
delivery of athletic training services, adhering to legal and ethical
standards, engaging in interprofessional collaboration and communication,
and pursuing lifelong learning and professional development.
2. What are the four steps of evidence-based practice (EBP) and why is it
important for athletic trainers? (4 points)
- The four steps of EBP are: ask a clinical question, acquire the best
available evidence, appraise the quality and relevance of the evidence, and
apply the evidence to clinical practice. EBP is important for athletic
trainers because it helps them provide high-quality care that is informed
by the best available scientific knowledge, patient preferences, and
clinical expertise. EBP also helps athletic trainers stay updated on the
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