1. Define an individual athlete, sport and level of participation, type of
injury/illness, and mechanism of injury/illness.
2. Critically evaluate the epidemiology of the specific injury/illness
(incidence and severity), injury/illness risk factors, and mechanisms of
injury/illness.
3. Critically evaluate appropriate interventions in acute injury/illness
management and rehabilitation of the athlete.
4. Demonstrate a critical awareness of return to competition decision
making.
5. Demonstrate a critical awareness of periodic medical assessment and pre-
participation screening and critically evaluate the value of screening in
identifying risks factors for the athlete’s injury .
