Eaves (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State U.) has used his years of experience as a head athletic trainer for several colleges to write this guide for students considering a career in sports medicine. The author includes detailed information on the assessment of injuries and includes evaluation procedures for the upper and lower body. A section on general medical conditions analyzes the most common disorders and illness that athletes encounter, and offers explicit information on managing disease transmission. The administrative responsibilities of athletic trainers are also discussed, with an emphasis on budgeting, insurance, protective equipment, legal concerns and documentation. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)