Publisher's Synopsis
Pfeiffer and Mangus's Concepts of Athletic Training focuses on the care and management of sport- and activity-related injuries while presenting key concepts in a comprehensive, logically sequential manner that will assist future professionals in making the correct decisions when confronted with an activity-related injury or illness in their scope of practice. The eighth edition of Pfeiffer and Mangus's Concepts of Athletic Training features new, full-color presentation as well as deeper and updated coverage on topics. Major Concepts sections at the beginning of each chapter to provide an overview of what is to come Anatomy Review to introduce body parts to students who are unfamiliar with human anatomy and provide a refresher for those who make have taken an anatomy course What If? boxes encourage students to work on critical decision-making skills, alone or in a group setting with role-playing activities Time Out boxes provide additional information related to the text, such as NATA Athletic Helmet Removal Guidelines Athletic Trainers SPEAK Out boxes feature a different athletic trainer in every chapter who discusses an element of athlete care and injury prevention Review Questions close each chapter to engage students in thoughtfully reviewing key concepts Introduction to Athletic Training Fundamentals of Athletic Training Fundamentals of Sport Injury Techniques of Athletic Training Care and Prevention of Injuries Allied health, physical education, coaching, and athletic training majors will find this text to be a valuable resource. © 2023 | 450 pages
