Athletic Training Student Primer A Foundation for Success

by Winterstein, Andrew P.

• ISBN13: 9781556425707
• ISBN10: 1556425708
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-26
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

TheAthletic Training Student Primer: A Foundation for Successis a dynamic text that supplements the core concepts, terminology, and educational requirements of athletic training with the combination of academic and clinical education to establish a foundation of knowledge. This valuable resource is designed for both prospective and current athletic training students. Topics include the history of the National Athletic Trainers Association, diversity, employment settings, emerging trends, and educational resources.Unlike other introductory athletic training texts, much of the information is derived from interviews with a diverse group of professionals. This method allows for insight and advice on work environments, ethics, professional preparation, maximizing clinical education opportunities, and building a successful career. The reader is provided with a multitude of answers to many "real-life" athletic training situations.To further facilitate learning, an interactive website companion has been developed to complement the text. Through this website you will find a range of helpful features including web resources pertaining to the corresponding chapter topics, flash cards teaching important concepts, and quizzes testing the knowledge presented.TheAthletic Training Student Primer: A Foundation for Successeffectively blends the core concepts in athletic training with guidance on the human elements of the profession to provide a springboard for future study. Features: Exclusive interactive website access available with text purchase Helpful anatomical drawings Informative boxes and sidebars that emphasize specific concepts Tables are utilized to outline muscle actions and innervations for specific regions of the body Highlighted "injury spotlights" provide the reader with examples of injuries

Author Biography

Andrew P. Winterstein, PhD, ATC
Andrew P. Winterstein, PhD, ATC is in his 17th year at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Dr. Winterstein serves as the program director of the CAAHEP accredited undergraduate athletic training education program. He holds an appointment as an assistant faculty associate in the department of kinesiology and has coordinated the athletic training education efforts since 1999. Andy provided clinical care as part of the athletic training staff in the division of intercollegiate athletics for 14 years including 13 seasons with the men’s basketball program before moving over to direct the AT education program. A 1984 graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education and Biology, Andy has had a variety of athletic training and educational experiences.
Prior to his appointment at the University of Wisconsin—Madison in August 1986, Andy was a graduate assistant at the University of Oregon in Eugene. At the University of Oregon, he studied applied physiology and athletic training. In 1994, Andy received his Doctorate in Educational Administration with an emphasis in higher education and sports medicine related issues from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Dr. Winterstein’s academic interests include studying emerging technologies and their use in athletic training instruction, organizational dynamics in sports medicine, and herbal supplements. His papers and abstracts have appeared in the Journal of Athletic Training and he has been privileged to make numerous professional presentations at the state, regional, and national level.
As a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) since 1985, and certified member of the Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association, Dr. Winterstein is active in many aspects of athletic training. He serves on the NATA Education Council’s Entry-Level Education Committee and is active as a reviewer for the Journal of Athletic Training. Dr. Winterstein and his colleagues were winners of the NATA’s 2003 Educational Multimedia Committee’s Software Production award for the educational division.
In his spare time, Andy enjoys fly-fishing, fly tying, reading, and writing (non-academic when possible!). He resides in Madison with his wife Barb. Athletic Training Student Primer: A Foundation for Success is his first textbook.

Table of Contents

Dedication	p. v
Photo and Illustration Credits	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
About the Author	p. xiii
Interview Participants	p. xv
Preface	p. xvii
Foreword	p. xix
Understanding Athletic Training	p. 1
Athletic Training: An Allied Health Profession	p. 3
Professional Practice and Work Environments	p. 15
Historical Perspectives	p. 25
The Athletic Training Educational Experience	p. 37
Getting Started: Educational Requirements for Athletic Training	p. 39
Clinical Experience and Fieldwork in Athletic Training	p. 51
Resources for the Athletic Training Student	p. 59
Basic Athletic Training/Common Athletic Injuries and Conditions	p. 75
Understanding Athletic Injury: Terminology and Classification	p. 77
Skin Wounds, Blood-Borne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions	p. 95
Emergency Planning, Evaluation, and Initial Care	p. 103
Environmental Concerns	p. 113
Common Injuries to the Lower Extremity	p. 127
Common Injuries to the Upper Extremity	p. 147
Common Injuries to the Head, Face, and Spine	p. 163
General Medical Conditions and Common Injuries to the Abdomen and Thorax	p. 181
Planning for Success	p. 193
Looking Ahead	p. 195
Advice and Wisdom for the Athletic Training Student	p. 207
National Athletic Trainers' Association Code of Ethics	p. 211
National Athletic Trainers' Association Blood-Borne Pathogens Guidelines for the Athletic Trainer	p. 213
The Musculoskeletal System	p. 217
Components of a Rehabilitation Program: An Overview	p. 219
Index	p. 223
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