Main description:

Athletic trainers often find themselves immersed in organizations that can critically influence the way in which they fulfill their professional obligations. The workplace can offer many situations that are challenging, particularly for those athletic trainers who are transitioning into clinical practice.

With that in mind, Workplace Concepts for Athletic Trainers provides readers with clear and meaningful information that addresses common concepts and issues that occur in the workplace. The topics selected are a reflection of those covered in the literature as problematic yet identifiable and manageable. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and includes a discussion of the issue itself, how it manifests (sources and antecedents), and strategies and solutions to address the concern.

Inside Workplace Concepts for Athletic Trainers, Drs. Stephanie M. Mazerolle and William A. Pitney have infused each chapter with case studies to help readers apply the information presented. The conclusion of each chapter contains a summary, questions for review, and suggested readings to reinforce learning. The recommendations and information presented are designed to improve the workplace culture and climate and provide readers with practical suggestions for dealing with workplace issues.

Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used for teaching in the classroom.

Workplace Concepts for Athletic Trainers is a must-have for any athletic training student transitioning into clinical practice or a clinician seeking help for common issues that occur in the workplace.

Contents:

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Editors
Contributing Authors
Introduction

Section I An Overview of the Athletic Training Workplace

Chapter 1 The Athletic Trainer in the Workplace: The Structure and Function of Work Organizations
John T. Parsons, PhD, ATC and Christianne M. Eason, MS, ATC

Chapter 2 Leadership, Management, and Beyond: What to Expect in the Athletic Training Workplace
Matthew R. Kutz, PhD, AT, CSCS, CES

Section II Workplace Issues and Concepts
Chapter 3 Work-Family Conflict and Finding Work-Life Balance
Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT

Chapter 4 Role Complexities in the Workplace
Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC

Chapter 5 Workplace Bullying
Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT; William A. Pitney, EdD, ATC, FNATA; and Celest Weuve, PhD, ATC, CSCS, LAT

Chapter 6 Discrimination in the Athletic Training Workplace
Laura J. Burton, PhD

Chapter 7 Job Burnout in Athletic Training
Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT

Chapter 8 Job Satisfaction in Athletic Training
Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT and Ashley Goodman, PhD, LAT, ATC

Chapter 9 Retention, Turnover, and Attrition in Athletic Training
Ashley Goodman, PhD, LAT, ATC

Section III Personal Skills to Foster Success and Commitment in the Workplace

Chapter 10 Role Modeling and Mentoring
Christianne M. Eason, MS, ATC

Chapter 11 Healthy Habits and Choices for Athletic Trainers
Christianne M. Eason, MS, ATC

Chapter 12 Principles of Effective Communication for Athletic Trainers
Stacy E. Walker, PhD, ATC

Chapter 13 Effective Teamwork
Matthew R. Kutz, PhD, AT, CSCS, CES

Chapter 14 Time Management in Athletic Training
Jennifer Doherty-Restrepo, PhD, LAT, ATC

Chapter 15 Emotional Resilience in Athletic Training
William A. Pitney, EdD, ATC, FNATA

Financial Disclosures
Index