...To become a certified athletic trainer, one must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. The undergraduate curriculum for athletic training education includes classroom and clinical-experience based education. Once the student graduates from an accredited college or university athletic training program, they are eligible to take the certification examination to become a certified athletic trainer. State licensure is most respected and rigorous. 39 of the 50 states have licensure for athletic...
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...a Buena Vista University. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UW-Stevens Point and is currently completing her graduate degree for Educational Administration at the University of South Dakota. Maggie has been a great addition to the Buena Vista Athletic training program and has earned a lot of respect for those here at Buena Vista University in only her short time here. Due to Maggie still currently finishing her education and starting to enter the next phase of her career she has been a perfect person to ask about the current process of becoming successful in the Athletic Training field. It is a privilege getting to hear about her process because I respect her greatly and know any advice she gives me is worth listening to. Maggie is from Milwaukee and stayed in Wisconsin for her undergraduate degree, but went to UW-Stevens Point because it gave her space away from her hometown and high school so she could become her own person. She picked this school not only for the distance from her hometown but also because it was a relatively small state school and she thought the campus was great. In terms of he intended major she...
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...When researching literature that included a qualitative research study, I came across an article that explained one in great detail; this article is titled, “Female Athletic Training Students’ Perceptions of Motherhood and Retention in Athletic Training”, written by Stephanie Mazerolle and Kerri Gavin. When beginning to read the article about this study, I would have to say that many of the key elements are included and easily identified. The reason for this study is to investigate and compare the different perspectives of current female athletic trainers who are mothers to those who are preparing to begin their career as an athletic trainer. Motherhood could have a great effect on the careers these women chose to pursue; if their profession does not allow for the proper work and life balance, or work setting, these women may be forced to leave their profession....
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...wonder of how muscle movement and physiology works. I have acquired a deep interest in becoming an athletic trainer because trainers explore these topics daily within their career. Athletic trainers are usually the first people to respond on scene to an athletic injury. An athletic trainer's schedule is mostly full time, but some trainers may need to be "on call" in case of an emergency. This career involves a variety of working environments, ranging from physician offices to sports fields. To work as an athletic trainer, it is required to be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association after graduating college with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology or another area of study involving physical education....
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...Ethics in Athletic Training Paper The purpose of this paper is to identify the situation in which a correct ethical decision must be made and the different outcomes of such decisions. In this essay, the main topics to be covered will be the appropriate approach to making an ethical decision, potential courses of action and their potential consequences. After reading this paper, the reader will have a more extensive knowledge in ethical decision-making and a stronger opinion in the case. In this case study, George and his partners who own and operate a chain of rehabilitation centers become minority owners of a hockey team. During one of the most important games of the season, the star player gets checked into the boards and sustains a head injury. After 15 minutes, the player’s mental status begins to improve. Although he still couldn’t remember the details of his injury or the time immediately preceding it, his motor coordination was better. George and the team physician decided to let the player return to the game under close observation. The ethical decision that must be made is this: Would the athlete be allowed to go back to play after sustaining a head injury? The types of ethical issues presented in the case are: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Malfeasance and most importantly fidelity. Because these various stakeholders often have different interests and goals, health care professionals are often conflicted about the proper course of treatment for an injured athlete. Conflicts...
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...The Interplay of Diversity Training and Diversity Beliefs on Team Creativity in Nationality Diverse Teams by Astrid C. Homan, Claudia Buengeler, Robert A. Eckhoff, Wendy P. van Ginkel and Sven C. Voelpel. The journal puts forth the following research question; Does diversity training increase team creativity reflecting in better team cohesion and effectiveness but only for teams with less positive beliefs of diversity. The method in which the research is conducted is through a qualitative study whereas diversity beliefs questionnaires (online) were completed by 192 participants of 41 different nationalities. All of the participants were undergraduate students who were enrolled in an international university located in Germany. One of the gaps in the study was that the study failed to understand the long term effects of diversity training along with addressing the effects of it on individuals who have not been previously exposed to diverse conditions or diverse individuals. Additionally, the diversity training was only conducted for persons within an academic setting and may suggest that people outside of academia would respond much differently to diversity training. The findings of the research suggest and support the idea that a lack of diversity in organizations may be a liability and that providing diversity training to teams and organizations with a little or no diversity can achieve positive results but at the same time, may result in a reduction of creative performance...
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...2: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM. 4 1.3: PURPOSE OF THE STUDY 5 1.4: OBJECTIVES 5 1.5: HYPOTHESIS 6 1.6: SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 6 7: JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY 6 CHAPTER TWO 7 LITERATURE REVIEW 7 2.0: INTRODUCTION 7 2.1: BASIC NUTRITION 7 2.1.1: Importance of nutrition 7 2.1.2:Pre-game meal 8 2.1.3:Post-game meal 9 2.2: ATHLETE KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION AND BEHAVIOUR 9 2.3: RElATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUTRITION AND SPORTS PERFOMANCE 10 2.4: CONCLUSION 11 CHAPTER THREE 12 METHODOLOGY 12 3.0: STUDY OCATION 12 3.1: RESEARCH DESIGN 12 3.2: STUDY POPULATION 12 3.3: SAMPLING PROCEDURE 13 3.4: DATA COLLECTION 13 3.5: DATA ANALYSIS 13 TIME SCHEDULE: 14 BUDGET 15 REFERENCES 16 QUESTIONNAIRE 17 DIETARY HABITS AND NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF COLLEGE ATHLETES IN TECHNICAL UNIVERSIRY OF KENYA NAIROBI INTRODUCTION: Too often, student athletes are left with very little time to meet their nutritional needs. The athlete tends to grab the easiest on the go food for their meal; little do they know that this lack of nutritious food can affect their performance. Student athletes need regular well balanced meals and snacks to maintain the high energy demands of training, competition and the rigor of an academic program (Ziegler et al 2005) showed how the increased competitiveness of the sport raises concerns about the health of these athletes .For example nutrient intake was found to possibly be influenced by factors like; lack of time, hectic training schedule and increased emphasis on physical features...
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...In addition, the study also serves to “identify potential areas for injury prevention initiatives” (262). The author build credibility by utilizing co-workers and experts in his field to peer-review his study, and he both explores the medical perspective on this issue as well as the insider perspective of the lacrosse community. He recognizes a rapid growth in injuries, which could be ascribed to an increasing level of aggression. This source introduce me to a new argument as to whether more protective could possibly lead to future rule alterations allowing more contact. Due to his clear interpretations and data, I was by evidence from this source to investigate the psychological effect that protective headgear could have on increasing violent...
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...tell a story, commit to years of physical training, develop stamina, work as a team, take care of their bodies, stretch to prevent injuries, and enter into competitions against other dancers. They deserve to be helped at the athletic office. The dance education majors are not even allowed to ask for an ice pack from the athletic trainers. Members of the Grand Canyon University Dance Team are considered athletes, while the Dance Education majors are not. Both programs involve dance training but yet the school team is the only one of the two that reaps the benefits of being an athlete. The label of dancing being an art or sport has been questioned for decades now but no one has given it a definitive answer. When looking up the definition for athlete, several interpretations are given; overall, the main idea of an athlete being, “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina” according to the Webster dictionary. When comparing this definition to dancers, it is clear that they meet each of those standards. So, why are dancers being denied help from the athletic training office when they demonstrate comparable abilities in physical training, competition, teamwork, and dedication; just as much as any of the athletic teams on campus? All athletes go through physical training to better themselves in their sport. Just as athletes, dancers have to go through hours of training a week. In order to perform at a skill level...
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...about one hundred thirty two deaths were reported due to extertional heat stroke.2 Heat stress can affect athletes in a broad range of sports and environmental conditions.3 Taking into consideration the teams physician's and athletic trainer’s perspective regarding the treatment of extertional heat stroke, can benefit the treatment being given to an athlete who suffers from extertional heat stroke.4 The purpose of this paper is to inform readers on what extertional heat stroke is, its effect on athletes and the the different methods that cure the condition. EHS is defined as a severe heat illness that is evoked by straining exercise, usually in high temperature environments, that causes one's thermoregulatory system to be overpowered.2 Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition that is needed immediate initiation of fast and effective cooling for the sake of survival.1 There are different factors that contribute to this condition such as: low physical illness, sleep deprivation, and dehydration.1 Common symptoms that can presented are diarrhea, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, hypertension and a few others.2 (See...
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...regulating muscle breakdown. This protein is part of the transforming growth factor beta superfamily, which is a group of proteins that help control the growth and development of tissues throughout the body. (MSTN, 2013) Myostatin is found almost exclusively in skeletal muscles, where it is active both before and after birth. Myostatin reduces protein synthesis and activates muscle protein breakdown, contributing to muscle regulation in two distinctly different ways. Studies have shown that when MSTN is overexpressed, muscle cells have reduced protein synthesis and smaller fibers. Research in healthy individuals showed an increase in human MSTN expression when not using the muscles, as seen with inactivity, bedrest, or spaceflight, and conversely, myostatin protein and its role in limiting muscle mass reduced with heavy resistance training. Myostatin gene expression seems to be higher in young men when compared to women or older individuals, but men also exhibited the greatest reductions following resistance training. As the muscles reach their limits the myostatin steps in to prevent any further growth by breaking down the muscle proteins. Natural mutations and knockouts in animals...
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...towards finding efficient and innovative ways to interrupt anabolic steroid abusers’ efforts, the number of cases are still on the rise. Just as enforcers are trying to find more efficient ways to prevent steroid abuse in the world of sports, athletes are finding different ways to camouflage the substance as well as new methods to creep by drug testing. In the end, some athletes are desperate to find ways to have an upper hand against the competition, regardless of the possible risks and/or consequence that...
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... The Effects of Academic Clustering and Anxiety on College Athletes Performance Significance of Problem In the past 30 years, college athletics has grown into a big business. With sponsorships from top tier athletic brands and broadcasting deals with major television station such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC) television station. The ability to recruit the best of the best athletes has resulted in millions of dollars of revenue for the university. Universities like Arkansas, Ole Miss and LSU, are identified by their athletic programs solely. Although these universities may have top...
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...bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/25/mass-schools-report-head-injuries-among-athletes-compliance-with-concussion-law-rises/njPFK6a92knIhcvY9UGxdN/story.html Refueling Product A new product can allegedly help athletes refuel during competition by providing precise carb and electrolyte recommendations based on a quick analysis of their sweat. http://www.prweb.com/releases/FuelstripMMA/UFCBellator/prweb11284260.htm Vegan Praise Several top athletes credit veganism with playing a key role in their success. http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/elite-athletes-reveal-the-vegan-diet-secret-behind-their-success/story-fneuzkvr-1226768537898 Baseline Challenges Three new studies of baseline testing highlight the difficult of accurately assessing an athlete’s true baseline ability. http://www.momsteam.com/studies-show-pitfalls-in-baseline-neurocognitive-testing Milk Lawsuit A judge has provisionally approved a $5.3 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against Muscle Milk that alleges the company falsely markets its products as “healthy.” http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Manufacturers/Judge-gives-provisional-thumbs-up-to-5.3m-settlement-over-healthy-claims-on-Muscle-Milk Cognitive Recovery Young athletes suffering...
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...College Athletics: Career vs. Experience The Debate Some college athletes and their supporters have debated over the years that students should be paid a salary. Those who are in disagreement argue that intercollegiate athletics should be viewed as one part of the college experience and not a career. They express that athletes are already receiving payment in the form of scholarships. But is it enough? Most scholarships cover approximately $20,000 to $35,000 worth of college expenses, including books, fees, tuition, and room and board (Brian, 2014). The Numbers Looking at the research provided by the National Athletic Trainer’s association, approximately 200,000 injuries are reported by college athletes caused by the strenuous nature of their sport (Thomas, 2014). Nearly 30% of these injuries have been chalked up to “over-use” injuries (injuries caused by long training sessions and repetitive motions), with women making up 62% of those injuries, and are more commonly found in low-contact sports. “Overuse injuries may present not only physical challenges but also psychological ones that could significantly affect an athlete’s recovery and performance” said Tracey Covassin, a co-author of a study for the Journal of Athletic Training publication that researches injuries and their impact on college athletes (Cody, 2012). Another aspect of this problem that needs attention is what happens to these student athletes that have career-ending or long-term disabilities due to injuries...
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