Certified athletic trainers' knowledge and perception of professional preparation involving eating disorders among athletes.

The perceived adequacy of professional preparation about eating disorders and disordered eating has not been evaluated in certified athletic trainers (ATCs). This study was intended to establish how ATCs perceive their professional preparation and educational background in identifying and managing eating disorders. A 42-item Web-based survey was specifically created for this study and disseminated to certified 14,477 members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), of whom 13.

Pre-athletic training students perform better on written tests with teacher-centered instruction.

There are many different methods of instruction used in the academic setting. Little experimental research exists examining which mode is more effective in educating students. The purpose of this study was to compare scores obtained on the written and the practical examinations of students on a single topic taught through either a teacher-centered format or a student-centered format.

Athletic Training Students Initiate Behaviors Less Frequently When Supervised by Novice Clinical Instructors.

OBJECTIVE: To identify and compare clinical-instruction behaviors based on the experience level of the instructor. DESIGN AND SETTING: Systematic observation, employing the Clinical Instruction Analysis Tool-Athletic Training II was used to identify clinical instructors', athletic training students', and athletes' behaviors. SUBJECTS: Thirty clinical instructors (19 men, 11 women, mean age = 31.

An Investigation of Undergraduate Athletic Training Students' Learning Styles and Program Admission Success.

OBJECTIVE: The phrase learning style refers to the method one uses to obtain and use information to learn. Personal learning styles can be assessed by specifically designed inventories. We conducted this study to determine if undergraduate athletic training students possess a dominant learning style, according to the Kolb Learning Style Inventory IIA (KLSI IIA), the newest version of the Kolb Learning Style Inventory (KLSI), and whether this style is related to education program admission success.