Workplace Concepts for Athletic Trainers

Athletic trainers often find themselves immersed in organizations that can critically influence the way in which they fulfill their professional obligations.

Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science with a specialization in athletic training from the University of Connecticut; her Master of Science degree in athletic training and science education from Old Dominion University; and her Doctorate in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Mazerolle has clinical experience as an athletic trainer in the high school and college settings and has been the program director at the University of Connecticut for the professional bachelor's program for 9 years. She currently serves as a section editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and is a reviewer and editorial board member for other journals including the Athletic Training Education Journal and the International Journal of Athletic Training and Therapy. She also is the Chair for the National Athletic Trainers' Association's (NATA) position statement for Work-Life Balance for the Athletic Trainer. Dr. Mazerolle has more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and more than 40 professional presentations. She currently serves as an exam writer for the BOC and is a member of the NATA Research and Education Foundation (NATAREF) Free Communication Review Committee and the NATAREF Scholarship Committee. She is recognized as a leader and scholar in the athletic training profession as it pertains to professional concepts and issues in the workplace. Dr. Mazerolle, in her leisure time, is an avid runner, and enjoys hiking, coaching basketball, and spending time with her husband and 2 sons. William A. Pitney, EdD, ATC, FNATA is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Northern Illinois University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in physical education with a specialization in athletic training from Indiana State University; his Master of Science degree in physical education from Eastern Michigan University; and his Doctorate of Education degree in adult continuing education from Northern Illinois University. He has practiced as an athletic trainer in the high school and college settings, as well as the outpatient rehabilitation setting. For the last 20 years, he has worked in higher education. Dr. Pitney has served as the editor-in-chief of the Athletic Training Education Journal and as a section editor for the Journal of Athletic Training. He is a fellow of the NATA and with more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 textbooks, and more than 60 professional presentations, he is recognized as a leader and scholar in the athletic training profession. In his leisure time, he enjoys endurance bicycling, hiking, mountaineering, and spending time with his family.

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Editors Contributing Authors Introduction Section I An Overview of the Athletic Training Workplace Chapter 1 The Athletic Trainer in the Workplace: The Structure and Function of Work Organizations John T. Parsons, PhD, ATC and Christianne M. Eason, MS, ATC Chapter 2 Leadership, Management, and Beyond: What to Expect in the Athletic Training Workplace Matthew R. Kutz, PhD, AT, CSCS, CES Section II Workplace Issues and Concepts Chapter 3 Work-Family Conflict and Finding Work-Life Balance Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT Chapter 4 Role Complexities in the Workplace Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Chapter 5 Workplace Bullying Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT; William A. Pitney, EdD, ATC, FNATA; and Celest Weuve, PhD, ATC, CSCS, LAT Chapter 6 Discrimination in the Athletic Training Workplace Laura J. Burton, PhD Chapter 7 Job Burnout in Athletic Training Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT Chapter 8 Job Satisfaction in Athletic Training Stephanie M. Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, LAT and Ashley Goodman, PhD, LAT, ATC Chapter 9 Retention, Turnover, and Attrition in Athletic Training Ashley Goodman, PhD, LAT, ATC Section III Personal Skills to Foster Success and Commitment in the Workplace Chapter 10 Role Modeling and Mentoring Christianne M. Eason, MS, ATC Chapter 11 Healthy Habits and Choices for Athletic Trainers Christianne M. Eason, MS, ATC Chapter 12 Principles of Effective Communication for Athletic Trainers Stacy E. Walker, PhD, ATC Chapter 13 Effective Teamwork Matthew R. Kutz, PhD, AT, CSCS, CES Chapter 14 Time Management in Athletic Training Jennifer Doherty-Restrepo, PhD, LAT, ATC Chapter 15 Emotional Resilience in Athletic Training William A. Pitney, EdD, ATC, FNATA Financial Disclosures Index