Employability in Academe for Athletic Trainers With the Doctor of Athletic Training Degree

Psychosocial aspects of athletic injuries as perceived by athletic trainers.

CONTEXT Despite the Psychosocial Strategies and Referral content area, athletic trainers (ATs) generally lack confidence in their ability to use this information. OBJECTIVE The current study's primary purpose was to determine (a) perceived psychological responses and coping behaviors athletes may present to ATs, (b) psychosocial strategies ATs currently use with their athletes, (c) psychosoci...

Curricular satisfaction levels of National Athletic Trainers' Association-accredited postprofessional athletic training graduates.

CONTEXT Academic programs rely on outcomes assessments to determine if changes in the curriculum are necessary. OBJECTIVE To examine the overall satisfaction levels of graduates (2005-2006) of National Athletic Trainers' Association-accredited postprofessional athletic training education programs as related to the 2002 Standards and Guidelines for Development and Implementation of NATA-Accred...

Athletic Trainers in Connecticut Schools a Must.

High School and middle schools sports programs in Connecticut provide a tremendous opportunity for young people to grow both physical and mentally. Participation in the right program with a coach that sees the student-athlete as a developing young person is fundamental to the growth and maturity of our young people. However, even with the right coaching and the best equipment, there is always a...

Evaluating the “industrial Athlete” Utilizing Athletic Trainers

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