tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53360165908641851592012-02-11T02:45:42.615-08:00This blog was designed to stimulate professional conversation in an attempt to move the profession of athletic training forward. Our hope is that this continued conversation will stimulate positive ACTION towards the advancement and recognition of Athletic Training. This discussion cannot continue without the input of all points of view, and we strongly encourage and welcome the sharing of all ideas and opinions. Thank you..http://www.blogger.com/profile/01864766437711761960noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336016590864185159.post-35045008265864133272007-03-13T17:05:00.000-07:002007-03-13T17:17:29.112-07:00The prospect of making a Master's Degree the minimum requirement to practice Athletic Training has been discussed for the last several years. What are the thoughts on the effects this would have on the profession of athletic training? What effects would it have both academically and clinically? Could this be potentially beneficial or detrimental to the recognition and respect of the athletic training profession?<div class="blogger-post-footer">This blog was created to stimulate professional conversation in an attempt to move the profession of athletic training forward. Our hope is that this continued conversation will stimulate positive action towards the advancement and recognition of Athletic Training.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5336016590864185159-3504500826586413327?l=athletictrainingblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01864766437711761960noreply@blogger.com118tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336016590864185159.post-37870572979516404272007-03-02T16:28:00.000-08:002007-03-02T16:32:49.593-08:00Happy Athletic Training Month!!! What are YOU doing to help celebrate?<div class="blogger-post-footer">This blog was created to stimulate professional conversation in an attempt to move the profession of athletic training forward. Our hope is that this continued conversation will stimulate positive action towards the advancement and recognition of Athletic Training.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5336016590864185159-3787057297951640427?l=athletictrainingblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01864766437711761960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336016590864185159.post-40124045820074502782007-02-27T12:25:00.000-08:002007-03-01T02:01:53.431-08:00This topic came up in almost every response to the last topic. <span style="font-style: italic;">How do we educate people who do not have access to us</span>, such as the general public. Also, how do we continue and improve education to the people who DO have access to Athletic Trainers, i.e Athletes, coaches, phycisians, other medical professionals etc. What are some opinions and suggestions on what HAS worked, HAS NOT and most importantly, what <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ACTION</span> can we as Athletic Trainers start taking towards educating people?<div class="blogger-post-footer">This blog was created to stimulate professional conversation in an attempt to move the profession of athletic training forward. Our hope is that this continued conversation will stimulate positive action towards the advancement and recognition of Athletic Training.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5336016590864185159-4012404582007450278?l=athletictrainingblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01864766437711761960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336016590864185159.post-31681690623203728932007-02-19T12:55:00.000-08:002007-02-25T13:56:28.188-08:00<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">TRAINER</span><br />Function: <i>noun</i><br /><b>1</b> <b>:</b> one that <a href="http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/trains">trains</a><br /><b>2</b> <b>:</b> one (as a machine or vehicle) used in <a href="http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/training">training</a><br /><b>3</b> <b>:</b> a person who treats the ailments and minor injuries of the members of an athletic team<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">THERAPIST</span><br />Function: <i>noun</i><br /><b>:</b> one specializing in <a href="http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/therapy">therapy</a>; <i>especially</i> <b>:</b> a person trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery<br /><br /><br />Going by these definitions alone, what are peoples opinions on how accurately our name describes what we do? We're looking to stimulate discussion within the profession on the topic of changing our name from Athletic TRAINER, to Athletic THERAPIST. Please post your opinions. If you are uncomfortable leaving your name, please let us know what setting you work in. Thanks!<div class="blogger-post-footer">This blog was created to stimulate professional conversation in an attempt to move the profession of athletic training forward. Our hope is that this continued conversation will stimulate positive action towards the advancement and recognition of Athletic Training.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5336016590864185159-3168169062320372893?l=athletictrainingblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01864766437711761960noreply@blogger.com35