J Athl Train. 1992;27(4):304-10.
The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived adequacy of professional preparation in athletic training among employed, entry-level certified athletic trainers. Data were gathered by means of a self-reporting questionnaire designed specifically for the study. There were 277 questionnaires mailed, and 183 entry-level certified athletic trainers (66%) responded to the survey. Demographic and employment characteristics of the respondents were examined. Respondents rated their perceptions of adequacy of professional preparation and growth in several academic and clinical task areas. Entry-level athletic trainers felt more prepared in the areas of prevention of athletic injuries/illnesses, evaluation and recognition of athletic injuries/illnesses, and first aid/emergency care. They felt less prepared in the areas of rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization and administration of athletic training programs, counseling and guidance of athletes, and education of athletes. Many entry-level certified athletic trainers were not strongly impressed with the adequacy of the number of clinical hours required or the areas of clinical experiences encountered during their professional preparation programs. Respondents felt that their mentors/certified athletic trainers could have provided more leadership, guidance, and evaluation. According to this study, professional preparation programs in athletic training are adequately preparing entry-level professionals, but certain task areas need increased emphasis.
本研究旨在确定在职的、初级认证的运动训练师对运动训练专业准备的感知程度。数据是通过专门为这项研究设计的自我报告问卷收集的。共寄出了 277 份问卷，有 183 名初级认证的运动训练师（66%）对调查做出了回应。调查了受访者的人口统计学和就业特征。受访者对其在几个学术和临床任务领域的专业准备和成长的看法进行了评价。初级运动训练师在预防运动损伤/疾病、评估和识别运动损伤/疾病，以及急救/紧急护理方面感到准备更充分。他们在康复和复健、运动训练计划的组织和管理、运动员的咨询和指导以及运动员的教育方面则觉得准备不够充分。许多初级认证的运动训练师对专业准备计划中所需的临床小时数或所经历的临床经验领域的数量是否足够没有留下深刻的印象。受访者认为他们的导师/认证运动训练师可以提供更多的领导力、指导和评估。根据这项研究，运动训练的专业准备计划充分地为初级专业人员做好了准备，但某些任务领域需要更加重视。
