Sports Medicine
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are interested in athletic training, injury prevention, and on-field care.
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Like hands-on taping, wrapping, and immediate care scenarios.
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Want to explore careers in sports medicine, athletic training, or rehab.
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Prefer both a written knowledge test and a live skills demonstration.
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Value clinical professionalism, safety, and precise technique.
Event Details
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Health Professions Event
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​Solo competitor
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Written test – 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
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Skills demonstration (selected sports medicine procedures)
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Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: 4–15 minutes per skill (varies by skill)
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Highest Round 1 test score
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​Injury/illness prevention & wellness, examination/evaluation/assessment, immediate & emergency care, therapeutic intervention, healthcare administration & professional responsibilities
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Injury / Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion– 30%​​
2. Examination, Evaluation, and Assessment– 30%​​​​
3. Immediate and Emergency Care– 16%​​​​
4. Therapeutic Intervention– 16%​
5. Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibilities– 8%​
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Beam, Joel W. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding. F.A. Davis, Latest edition.
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France, Bob. Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Cengage, Latest edition.
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Prentice, William E. The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine: An Introduction for the Secondary School Student. McGraw Hill, Latest edition.
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Taping/Wrapping supplies:
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Appropriate tape (any size, color, or type)
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Elastic wrap (used for Skill III-C)
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Bandage scissors or athletic tape cutter
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Thin foam pads (heel & lace pads) with skin lubricant (used for Skill III-A & B)
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Pad for shoulder (used for Skill III-C)
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Underwrap (any size, color, or type)
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Professional business attire or official HOSA uniform (Round 1)
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Attire appropriate to the athletic training area (Round 2)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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