Leadership and Management in Athletic Training: An Integrated Approach, 2nd Edition Front Cover

Leadership and Management in Athletic Training: An Integrated Approach, 2nd Edition

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Leadership and Management in Athletic Training, Second Edition is designed to help athletic trainers effectively integrate the art of leadership with the science of management. This text discusses the aspects of management and leadership identified in the Board of Certification (BOC) Role Delineation Study and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) educational competencies. Chapter Rationales boxes at the beginning of each chapter list the NATA competencies and relevant knowledge and skill areas identified in the Role Delineation Study (RDS).

The book covers current leadership and management theories and techniques, communication, and conflict resolution, and supplies tools for mastering essential skills and behaviors. It discusses various leadership and motivational styles and covers key human resources, fiscal, and administrative responsibilities, including program planning and management, technology management, and facility design and management. The book also explores legal and risk management issues, professional ethics, and globalization as it relates to athletic training.

New & Key Features:

  • Each chapter begins with thought-provoking quote and leads off with key terms found throughout chapter
  • Each chapter also includes from the field anecdotes which relate chapter content to real life experiences of athletic trainers
  • Includes cases in discussion questions relevant to leadership and management within athletic training
  • Special chapters include content on communication, strategic thinking, and international implications for athletic trainers

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 History and Development of Athletic Training
Chapter 2 Developing the Sports Medicine Team
Chapter 3 Communication Strategies for Athletic Trainers
Chapter 4 Professional Preparation
Chapter 5 Key Concepts of Leadership
Chapter 6 Leadership Behaviors for Athletic Trainers
Chapter 7 Key Concepts of Management
Chapter 8 Human Resources and Organizational Development
Chapter 9 Recordkeeping and Documentation
Chapter 10 Financial Management
Chapter 11 Reimbursement and Revenue
Chapter 12 Legal Issues and Risk Management
Chapter 13 Strategic Thinking and Program Planning
Chapter 14 Facility Design and Management
Chapter 15 Professional Ethics
Chapter 16 International Athletic Training

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