Feature Summary

Includes a separate chapter on bloodborne pathogens which covers hepatitis B, HIV, and AIDS, and the universal precautions necessary in the athletic environment. Integrates applications of the universal precautions throughout text as appropriate.
Offers a separate chapter about young athletes providing future coaches and teachers with a conveniently presented discussion of young athletics from physical immaturity to injury prevention.
Includes a separate chapter on legal liability and insurance providing greater detail about preventing litigation and the different types of insurance available.
Enhances student learning with Critical Thinking Exercises in each chapter that provide brief studies, which correspond with the text and help students to apply the content just learned. Solutions for each exercise are located at the end of the chapters.
Invites students to explore the Web with lists of Web sites at the end of appropriate chapters.
Provides additional resources to instructors and students on the Health and Human Performance Discipline Page. Resources specific to athletic training include e-Sims, web links, professional preparation materials and information, downloadable instructor ancillaries, and more.

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