Certified Athletic Trainers in Our Secondary Schools

Authors

Christine Stopka, University of Florida
Jane M. Shimon, Boise State UniversityFollow
MaryBeth Horodyski, University of Florida
Randy Deere, Western Kentucky University
Christine Bolger, National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2002

Abstract

Describes the medical, legal, and educational benefits of having a certified athletic trainer in the secondary school, explaining that they can prevent or lessen the severity of an injury or chance of re-injury. The article presents eight options for hiring a certified athletic trainer and offers suggestions and resources for locating one.

Publication Information

Stopka, Christine; Shimon, Jane M.; Horodyski, MaryBeth; Deere, Randy; and Bolger, Christine. (2002). "Certified Athletic Trainers in Our Secondary Schools". Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 16(2), 30-32.