ORGANIZING AND ADMINISTERING AN ATHLETIC PROGRAMHCR

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Goal of O and A• The ideal training room facility should be well designed

and maximize use• An ATR is a multipurpose area used for first aid, therapy

and exercise rehab, injury prevention, medical procedures such as physical exams and AT administration.

Organizing and Administering an Athletic Program

• Square Footage• Less than 1000 square feet = impractical• 1000 – 2000 square feet = satisfactory• 1200 square feet = recommended

Distinct Areas• Taping Bandaging• Injury treatment using rehabilitative equipment and/or

therapeutic modalities• A wet area for whirlpools, refrigerator and an ice machine• Storage areas are essential for supplies and equipment

Establishing Rules of Operation for an Athletic Training Program• Every AT Program must develop policies and procedures

that carefully delineate the daily routine of the program. • Organizes athletes and coaches alike

Providing Coverage • High Schools with limited available supervision may only

be able to provide athletic training facility coverage on as needed or an as approved basis.

• Examples: • 30hrs/wk• 20hrs/wk• High Risk to Low Risk• Varsity to JV• Contracted through an area Clinic

Athletic Training Room Policies • The ATR should only be used for prevention and care of

sports injuries. • It is not a “Hang Out”• It is not a “Meeting Room” for sports

Examples• No Cleats are allowed.• Game Equipment is kept outside.• Shoes must be kept off treatment tables.• Horse Play and profanity are not be allowed.

Keeping the Facilities Clean • Good hygiene and sanitation are essential.

• Prevention of Disease Infection• Management of Blood Borne Pathogens

• Example:• Tables are disinfected daily• Counters are disinfected daily • Trash is removed daily

Establishing Rules for the Athlete• The ATC and SAT should encourage good health habits. • Things to consider;

• PPE• Is the athlete insured?• Does the athlete shower after practice? • Does the athlete exchange gym uniforms or gym clothes?

Emergency Plans• The installation of an emergency plan is imperative.

• The plan may change due to location of the emergency.

• Emergency phone numbers should be given out at the beginning of each season.

Record Keeping• Keeping adequate up to date records is of major

importance in the athletic training program• PPE• Injury Reports and Progress Notes• Clearance Notes• Treatment Log• Inventory Sheets• Annual Reports• Time Sheets

Developing a Budget• A major problem often facing ATCs is a budget of

sufficient size.• Fixed vs. Non fixed • Supplies

• Expandable vs. Inexpandable

• Other costs• CEUs• Postage• Liability Insurance• Membership Dues• Professional Journals

Summary• O and A of an ATR demands significant time and effort. • An AT program cab certainly be enhanced by designing or

renovating a facility to maximize the potential use of the space available.

• An AT program best serves the athlete by establishing specific policies andrefulations governing the use of available services.

• Budgets should allow for the purchase equipment and essential supplies to provide care for the athletes.

3 Fold Project • Floor Plan On Graph Paper

• Lines straight• Square Footage• Areas clearly marked

• 3 D Model• Shoe Box or Box representing the Floor Plan• Areas clearly marked

• Policies and Procedures• Manual

• Budget – amounts will be assigned