Identify the legal practice limitations of SAs vs. paraprofessionals vs. professionals in sports medicine.

Identification should include the scope of practice of SAs, personal trainers, paraprofessionals, and professionals in sports medicine and any legal consequences associated with practicing outside the scope of practice.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the procedure to obtain licensure for sports medicine-related professions?
• What is the certification process for sports and fitness-related professions?
• What is the scope of practice of sports medicine and fitness-related professions?
• What are the differences and similarities in the scope of practice for SAs vs. personal trainers vs. paraprofessionals vs. professionals in sports medicine?

Teacher Resources:

• Secondary School Student Aides Links to an external site., NATA
• Scope of Practice Links to an external site., National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Professional Trainer ((NASM-CPT) Candidate Handbook
• NASM Code of Professional Conduct Links to an external site.