Chapter 1

4. A healthcare specialist who works with physical therapists
11. Fitness certifying organization founded in 1987 and provides certifications for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and lifestyle and weight management consultants.
12. Expected to grow by 19% through 2024
13. Center of the athletes circle of care
15. Healthcare specialist who provides management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders
16. Began to emerge in the 1970s-1980s
17. Designs and implements safe, effective strength & conditioning programs
18. It was intended to guide the convergence of different fields with a common focus of national health and fitness but has grown to include professionals from many fields in medicine and science

1. First held in Germany in 1912
2. The study and application of scientifical knowledge to aspects of exercise and injury prevention
3. The primary physician in the care of an athlete
5. A specialist who works with athletes to recover from serious injury through emotional support
6. Healthcare specialist who is responsible for performing treatments that require special training in therapeutic exercises
7. A healthcare specialist who designs special diets to help enhance athletic performance
8. A specialist who designs and implements safe, effective strength and conditioning programs with individual clients
9. Provides education and credentials for fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine professionals
10. A midlevel health care practitioner who works interdependently with physicians
14. A physician who specializes in sports medicine and helps the athlete maximize function and minimize time away from sports