ArticleJournal of athletic training2015
The experiences of female athletic trainers in the role of the head athletic trainer.
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- Gender Diversity in Sports Medicine: Current Trends.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Facilitating Work-Life Balance in Athletic Training Practice Settings.Journal of athletic training · 2018Article
- Multilevel Examination of Job Satisfaction and Career Intentions of Collegiate Athletic Trainers: A Quantitative Approach.Journal of athletic training · 2018Article
- Gaining Access to Providing Medical Care to Male Sport Teams: The Female Athletic Trainer Perspective.Journal of athletic training · 2017Article
- Organizational Infrastructure in the Collegiate Athletic Training Setting, Part II: Benefits of and Barriers in the Athletics Model.Journal of athletic training · 2017Article
- Positive Factors Influencing the Advancement of Women to the Role of Head Athletic Trainer in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Divisions II and III.Journal of athletic training · 2016Article
- Navigating Motherhood and the Role of the Head Athletic Trainer in the Collegiate Setting.Journal of athletic training · 2016Article
- Barriers to the Role of the Head Athletic Trainer for Women in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and III Settings.Journal of athletic training · 2016Article
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Abstract
contextVery few women have leadership positions in athletic training (ie, head athletic training positions) in intercollegiate athletics. Research exists on the barriers to attaining the role; however, our understanding about the experiences of those currently engaged in the role is limited.
objectiveTo examine the experiences of female head athletic trainers as they worked toward and attained the position of head athletic trainer.
designQualitative study.
settingNational Collegiate Athletic Association Division I setting. PATIENTS OR OTHER
participantsEight female athletic trainers serving in the role of head athletic trainer participated in our study. The mean age of the participants was 45 ± 12 years, with 5 ± 1.5 years of experience in the role of head athletic trainer and 21 ± 10 years of experience as athletic trainers. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: We conducted phone interviews with the 8 participants following a semistructured format. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed following a general inductive approach as described by Thomas. To establish credibility, we used a peer reviewer, member checks, and multiple-analyst triangulation.
resultsSix major themes emerged from our analysis regarding the experiences of female head athletic trainers. Opportunities to become a head athletic trainer, leadership qualities, and unique personal characteristics were discussed as factors leading to the assumption of the role of the head athletic trainer. Where women hold back, family challenges, and organizational barriers speak to the potential obstacles to assuming the role of head athletic trainer.
conclusionsFemale head athletic trainers did not seek the role, but through persistence and encouragement, they find themselves assuming the role. Leadership skills were discussed as important for success in the role of head athletic trainer. Life balancing and parenting were identified as barriers to women seeking the role of head athletic trainer.
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