45:9-37.36 - Definitions
45:9-37.36 Definitions.
2.As used in this act:
a."Advisory committee" means the Athletic Training Advisory Committee established in section 5 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.39);
b."Athlete" means an individual who participates in strenuous physical exercise, physical conditioning, or a sport;
c."Athletic trainer" means a person who practices athletic training;
d."Athletic training" means and includes the practice of physical conditioning and reconditioning of athletes and the prevention of injuries incurred by athletes. Athletic training shall also include the application of physical treatment modalities to athletes under a plan of care designed and overseen by a physician licensed in this State, as recommended by the advisory committee and defined in regulations by the board;
e."Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners;
f."Supervision" means that a physician licensed in this State is accessible to an athletic trainer, either on-site or through voice communication, during athletic training.
L.1984, c.203, s.2; amended 2007, c.323, s.1.