The Evolution of the Athletic Training Profession

Diakogeorgiou, Eleni; Ray, Robbin; Brown, Sara D.; Hertel, Jay; Casa, Douglas J.

doi:10.1123/kr.2021-0027

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“…This dimension provides a platform of research on the effectiveness of the respective agent of change with the individual and/or group movement activity. It follows that there has been an enhanced emphasis for evidence-based intervention in all of the major professional outlets of kinesiology, but particularly in those with a health agenda, such as athletic training (see the paper by Diakogeorgiou et al, 2021).…”

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Reflections on Research in Kinesiology

Newell¹

2021

Kinesiology Review

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This paper provides reflections on the progress to date and current status of research in kinesiology. The accompanying overview articles in this special issue of Kinesiology Review show that the contemporary disciplinary/professional foci of kinesiology remain, by and large, the same as the initial research and teaching structures of 50 years ago, as outlined in the inaugural overviews. Nevertheless, within this prevailing disciplinary/professional structure, there have been many new developments in movement-related research, including the juxtaposition of novel alignments and integrations of certain specializations of kinesiology. There is general consensus that the quality and quantity of research in kinesiology have advanced substantially, albeit unevenly, on multiple fronts, both within and between the areas of specialization. The research agenda in kinesiology has benefitted from the growing realization of the centrality of human movement and physical activity in contributing to a healthy lifestyle for individuals and societies.

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Reflections on Research in Kinesiology

Newell¹

2021

Kinesiology Review

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“…The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), the governing body which endorses professional athletic training programs (ATPs) that meet minimum requirements, dictates that entry-level professionals demonstrate competency and proficiency of essential theoretical and clinical skills. 1,2 This requirement is met by the completion of both didactic and clinical education, and students must earn a minimum score of 500 on the nationally recognized Board of Certification Examination (Board of Certification). 3 Beginning in the Fall of 2022, all ATPs will be required to transition from bachelor-level degrees to master's-level degrees.…”

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“…1 With the transition to a graduate-level degree, athletic training education will strengthen its alignment with its peer healthcare professional degrees, such as physician assistants, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing. 2 MSAT programs require two years of intense, dedicated coursework and intentional clinical study in the field of athletic training. 1 Curricula requiring such length and intensity demand its students to fully immerse themselves in the educational materials and practices, petitioning that they be intentional in their preparation for their future profession.…”

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Grit and Academic Success in Graduate Masters-Level Athletic Training Programs

Elies¹,

Groff²,

Craney³

et al. 2022

IJSSHR

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: A construct termed grit, a non-cognitive personality trait, defined as the perseverance and passion for achieving long-term goals, was introduced by Duckworth et al. Grit entails working tirelessly to reach goals while maintaining determination and interest despite obstacles that hinder progress. Although grit-scale surveys are included as part of the application process in other healthcare professional education programs, no published literature cites grit-scale surveys as part of the applications process in Masters-level athletic training (MSAT) programs. The problem addressed is the current lack of gritscale utilization during the admission process to MSAT programs as a non-cognitive tool to contribute to identifying applicants who will be academically successful. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research Survey Service was utilized to send a web-based survey to over 1000 email addresses. Data was analyzed using the most current version of SPSS (26.0) and was analyzed over four stages. All variables in the study were examined using descriptive statistics. Examples of descriptive statistical analysis used were mean and standard deviation, nominal/ordinal level frequency and percentage of categorical variables, and interval and ratio levels of values for continuous variables. Results of the study uncovered that Grit-S scores were higher in participants who attempted to complete the BOC exam more than once. Grit-S scores were lower in participants who had experienced severe human suffering. No demographic variable (age, racial and ethnic identity, gender) was found to correlate with the Grit-S score. Although the first-time pass rate of the BOC exam was not positively correlated with a higher grit score, Grit continues to reveal itself as a positive indicator of academic success. To maintain and increase alignment with other healthcare professional education programs, the use of Grit-S assessments during the admissions process as an identifier of applicants who will maintain determination and interest, despite failures, setbacks, and plateaus is recommended.

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“…Similarly, this has also spread into the sports medicine and sports performance staff [4]. The sports medicine and performance staffs in professional sport have evolved from being largely singular and unidimensional, to multi-disciplinary and multidimensional team [5]. The sports medicine staff has evolved from having primarily one certified athletic trainer (ATC) to now having multiple Athletic Trainers along with other types of clinicians [5].…”

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“…The sports medicine and performance staffs in professional sport have evolved from being largely singular and unidimensional, to multi-disciplinary and multidimensional team [5]. The sports medicine staff has evolved from having primarily one certified athletic trainer (ATC) to now having multiple Athletic Trainers along with other types of clinicians [5]. The field of sports performance has evolved from experience-based coached to becoming recognized via national level certifications such as the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and their CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist [6,7].…”

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Caring for the Professional Basketball Athlete: A Conceptual Framework

Serrano¹

2021

OSMOAJ

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The field of sports medicine has experienced a tremendous amount of growth that is evident by the expansion of degree options, as well as types of clinicians being employed in the professional basketball setting [8,9]. The early beginnings of sports medicine saw the mainstay of the team consisting of one physician and one athletic trainer. The role of the physician was to function as the leader of the team while the athletic trainer

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The Evolution of the Athletic Training Profession

Cited by 7 publications

References 22 publications

Reflections on Research in Kinesiology

Reflections on Research in Kinesiology

Grit and Academic Success in Graduate Masters-Level Athletic Training Programs

Caring for the Professional Basketball Athlete: A Conceptual Framework

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