Editorial Acesso aberto Revisado por pares

The IOC Diploma programme in sports medicine

2013; BMJ; Volume: 47; Issue: 13 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/bjsports-2013-092792

ISSN

1473-0480

Autores

Ronald J. Maughan, Lars Engebretsen, Torbjørn Soligard, Richard Budgett,

Tópico(s)

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

Resumo

The combination of innate talent and hard training is no longer enough to guarantee success at the highest level of sport, and every successful athlete benefits from a strong support team. Staying healthy and injury free and recovering quickly from any medical problem is important for all athletes. The Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recognised the important role that sports medicine plays in protecting the health of athletes. As part of its commitment to supporting the health and performance of athletes and to the continuing professional development of those who care for them, the IOC Medical Commission now offers a postgraduate-level training programme in sports medicine. The programme is designed to meet the needs of team physicians caring for elite athletes, particularly targeting National Olympic Committee and International Federation physicians. …

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