Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (594 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556427395 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Amalia Jording said Good topics. This book covers a variety of good and important topics within Athletic Training. However, while there are a few chapters dedicated to issues in Athletic Training it also has some chapters about Administration in general.. "School book for ATS" according to Anna Morris. I had to buy this for my O and A class and it is a great purchase and this will help you run your own training room one day!
Gary Harrelson, Greg Gardner, and Andrew Winterstein have presented a balance of theory and application in Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice, including case studies and scenarios in each chapter to help students realize immediate application of the content.Content areas covered include:• Leadership and management theory and concepts • Risk management and legal issues • Finance • Human Resources • Ethical issues • Athletic Training Administration • Medical records and documentation • Insurance and reimbursement • Organizational skills • Improving organizational performance • Employment issues • Case studiesUnique benefits and features include:• Extensive discussion of management theory • Chapters on ethics and risk management • Strong focu
The text is well written and organized for easy reading. Additionally, it appeals to today's student by having less emphasis on text and offering more examples, tables, boxes, and case studies to illustrate concepts as they relate to athletic training. Leverenz, PhD, ATC, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Journal of Athletic Training. "The text could serve as a primary text for an organization and administration course or as subject matter in an entry-level program, but it is useful as a reference text at any level. The text is comparably priced with other organization and administration texts in athletic training and is certainly worth reviewing for use in any athletic training education program." — Larry J