- Athletic trainers should be aware of not only the physical well-being of their athletes but also the mental well-being. Treating the whole person is the gold standard and a necessary part of our profession. With the younger generations having higher rates of anxiety disorders than seen before, it is the responsibility of the athletic trainer to be educated on recognition and management strategies for this mental condition. Many athletic trainers may not feel comfortable dealing with the complex nature of anxiety and how it can present.
- By participating in this program, participants will increase their knowledge of anxiety, be able to recognize symptoms and triggers in a clinical or emergent setting, as well as better understand what treatment options are available, both pharmaceutical and behavioral, for the health and happiness of the athlete.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer Anxiety in Sports
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Corey Smith, PsyD, Maine-Dartmouth Family Residency
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Describe symptoms of anxiety in high school athletes.
• Identify multiple triggers of anxiety in athletes.
• Discuss indications for pharmacological interventions for anxiety in teenaged athletes.
• Demonstrate behavioral interventions for anxiety.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 1.5 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (1.5) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
