Sports Science Module 6 - Training Load Management and Performance Design for In-Season, Out of Season, and Return to Play
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NATA's Sports Science and Data Analytics Task Force recommends completing Module 1 before viewing this module, as it provides the essential foundation for the entire series. After finishing Module 1, the remaining modules may be completed in any order.
Abstract:
Implementing objective data into clinical practice can improve performance and decrease the risk of injury, while improving outcomes when returning athletes to sport.
Objectives:
- Define the term Sports Science from the NATA perspective as well as identify various terminology associated with training load management and program design.,
- Explain how various parts of the performance team overlap and interact when implementing training loads and program design.,
- Recognize some of the strategies used to address load management.,
- Demonstrate the basic knowledge on how to apply the principles of using sport science in load management through case study examples.
Level:
Essential
Domains:
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
CEUs:
0.75 Category A
Keywords: sports science, technology, performance, data, measurables, practice model, load management, training load
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Chris Marroquin, DPT, ATC
Chris is in his fourth season with the Baltimore Ravens, serving as an assistant athletic trainer/physical therapist, under the direction of Head AT Adrian Dixon and Dr. Andrew Tucker. Along with other members of the medical staff, he is responsible for daily treatments and long term rehabilitations of athletes. Prior to his time with the Baltimore Ravens, Chris also spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He obtained his B.S. in Athletic Training and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware.
Michael Thomas, DPT, PT, ATC, CSCS
Mike is entering his fourth season as an Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for the Baltimore Ravens. He received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. During his undergraduate experience as an athletic training student, Mike completed a season-long internship with the Pittsburgh Steelers and later received his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from University of Pittsburgh in 2018. While obtaining his DPT, Mike completed a year-long full-time clinical internship at the Rooney Sports Medicine Complex where he had the opportunity to work with athletes of varying backgrounds. He also worked as a Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Detroit Lion’s in the 2018 NFL season. He also briefly worked in the Alliance of American Football League. He holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician, vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, as well as being a dry needling practitioner.
Adrian Dixon, DPT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
Adrian is in his first season as the Ravens' head certified athletic trainer after being hired by the organization in February 2022. Entering this 11th NFL season overall, he spent the past six years (2016-21) working for the Tennessee Titans, most recently serving as the team's director of physical therapy and sports rehabilitation. He works closely with Ravens Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Tucker, and the athletic training staff comprised of Ron Medlin, Kevin Domboski, Michael Blankenship, Collin Francis, Chris Marroquin and Michael Thomas. He was named the 2021 Tim Davey Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year. He is the co-director of the Professional Football Athletic Training Society’s Research Committee in 2021.