As used in this act: (a) "Board" means the state board of healing arts. (b) "Athletic training" means the practice of injury prevention, physical evaluation, emergency care and referral or physical reconditioning relating to athletic activity, including, but not limited to, sports participation, exercise, fitness training, strength and conditioning work, recreational physical activities and competitive athletics. "Athletic training" encompasses wellness promotion, risk management, immediate or emergency care, examination, assessment and therapeutic intervention or rehabilitation of athletic injury and illness. Athletic training also means making clinical decisions to determine if consultation or referrals are necessary, healthcare administration, professional responsibility, performance of athletic training research and educating and consulting with the public regarding safe participation in athletic activities and proper training methods. (c) "Athletic trainer" means a person licensed under this act.
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