Workplace Concepts for Athletic Trainers - Paperback

by Stephanie Mazerolle (Author), William Pitney (Author)

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.

Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use 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.

Author Biography

Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science with a specialization in athletic training from the University of Connecticut; her Master of Science degree in athletic training and science education from Old Dominion University; and her Doctorate in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Mazerolle has clinical experience as an athletic trainer in the high school and college settings and has been the program director at the University of Connecticut for the professional bachelor's program for 9 years. She currently serves as a section editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and is a reviewer and editorial board member for other journals including the Athletic Training Education Journal and the International Journal of Athletic Training and Therapy. She also is the Chair for the National Athletic Trainers' Association's (NATA) position statement for Work-Life Balance for the Athletic Trainer. Dr. Mazerolle has more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and more than 40 professional presentations. She currently serves as an exam writer for the BOC and is a member of the NATA Research and Education Foundation (NATAREF) Free Communication Review Committee and the NATAREF Scholarship Committee. She is recognized as a leader and scholar in the athletic training profession as it pertains to professional concepts and issues in the workplace. Dr. Mazerolle, in her leisure time, is an avid runner, and enjoys hiking, coaching basketball, and spending time with her husband and 2 sons.

William A. Pitney, EdD, ATC, FNATA is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Northern Illinois University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in physical education with a specialization in athletic training from Indiana State University; his Master of Science degree in physical education from Eastern Michigan University; and his Doctorate of Education degree in adult continuing education from Northern Illinois University. He has practiced as an athletic trainer in the high school and college settings, as well as the outpatient rehabilitation setting. For the last 20 years, he has worked in higher education. Dr. Pitney has served as the editor-in-chief of the Athletic Training Education Journal and as a section editor for the Journal of Athletic Training. He is a fellow of the NATA and with more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 textbooks, and more than 60 professional presentations, he is recognized as a leader and scholar in the athletic training profession. In his leisure time, he enjoys endurance bicycling, hiking, mountaineering, and spending time with his family.