Over the past few months I have blogged and discussed about the wonderful field of Athletic Training and what it holds as a profession. Doing this every week has actually improved my understandings of the field of athletic training as well. I feel more prepared for what this field has to offer me in the future. Actually realizing how close they get with their athletic training staff and their athletes are a remarkable and very rewarding feeling. I enjoyed seeing how much the field of Athletic Training has grown and adapted over the years. I'm also impressed that my view of athletic training has grown into a greater and stronger understanding.
In my multiple posts that put into this blog, I've learned that you can go anywhere with an athletic training degree. The most fascinating place that i thought you could go is in the entertainment industry. This was very exciting to hear for me because the entertainment industry includes music, bands, and recording. The reason I found this awesome was because i'm also a musician and knowing that i'd be doing the job I love while working in an environment I love would be the best feeling. This field has also grown to multiple places as well. The possibilities are endless. You can work for the army one day and then in a flash you could also be employed by NASA. Athletic Training is a very promising job in this world.
Growing up back in my hometown my family was very good friends with our athletic trainer from my old high school. She was also the medical science teacher at my old high school as well and i was in multiple classes with her. With always listening to here and having a very close bond I decided that this was the field that interested me the most. The most important advice she gave me was "stay on your toes because this career will need a hundred percent of your participation and focus." Finally understanding why she said this I've grown more into this field and also I grown as a human being as well.
Knowing people that have similar or exact careers is a great way to get your foot in the door. For communicating with my old high school teacher/athletic trainer and also the vice president of the E-STIM organization here at Michigan State University, I've made multiple connections that will help me improve the way I do things and also help me get recognized in the athletic training community. Knowing what this blog actually did for me is amazing. It opened my eyes and made me really understand myself and the field that I want to get into. The research that I looked up for each blog made me learn new stuff about this field and discovered new possibilities as well. I will be staying on the track of athletic training. Once I get into the athletic training program here i'll officially understand the true meaning of an athletic trainer.
Work Citied:
"Athletic Trainers & the Performing Arts." National Athletic Trainers' Association. 4 4 2007: 1-2. Web. 3 Apr. 2014. <http://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/performing-arts_0.pdf>.
Melissa A. Rice. Interview. February 7th, 2014
Brittany Klaus. Interview. February 1st, 2014
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Free Response #10: Michael C. Murphy
For this free response this week I would like to talk about a legend in the Athletic Training. Knowing where the field of athletic training started from is something that every athletic trainer or anyone looking into athletic training should probably know. The big improvement of this field is phenomenal! The new styles and techniques of this field will blow the away the old traditions learned once upon ago, but Michael C. Murphy is the most remarkable Athletic Trainer this paved the way for everyone in this professional field.
Michael C. Murphy was born on February 26, 1961 Westboro, Massachusetts. Growing up as a kid he fell in love with sports and wrapped his life completely around it. He involved himself with participating in six-day foot races around the country, he picked up the love for boxing, and also played in the minor baseball league. After his athletic days were over he used what he learned from his fellow athletes and became a trainer. After playing sports all those years he had a natural ability to point out problems with athletes and as well as know how to train them.
His fame sky rocketed after training and healing the famous boxer John L. Sullivan. After this ability that he naturally had he established his very own training camp in Westboro. One of his most highest honors he had held during his life was being the athletic trainer of the United States Olympic team of 1900.
Michael C. Murphy or "Mike" was a very successful and intelligent man. The field of athletic training will always be indebted to him. He was an athlete, a trainer, but most important a teacher to next generations. In 1962, Michael C. Murphy was inducted in the NATA Hall of Fame and he'll be there forever.
Work Citied:
"Michael C. Murphy (1861 - 1913)." Penn University Archives & Records. University of Pennsylvania , n.d. Web. 3 Apr 2014. <http://www.archives.upenn.edu/people/1800s/murphy_mike.html>.
Michael C. Murphy was born on February 26, 1961 Westboro, Massachusetts. Growing up as a kid he fell in love with sports and wrapped his life completely around it. He involved himself with participating in six-day foot races around the country, he picked up the love for boxing, and also played in the minor baseball league. After his athletic days were over he used what he learned from his fellow athletes and became a trainer. After playing sports all those years he had a natural ability to point out problems with athletes and as well as know how to train them.
His fame sky rocketed after training and healing the famous boxer John L. Sullivan. After this ability that he naturally had he established his very own training camp in Westboro. One of his most highest honors he had held during his life was being the athletic trainer of the United States Olympic team of 1900.
Michael C. Murphy or "Mike" was a very successful and intelligent man. The field of athletic training will always be indebted to him. He was an athlete, a trainer, but most important a teacher to next generations. In 1962, Michael C. Murphy was inducted in the NATA Hall of Fame and he'll be there forever.
Work Citied:
"Michael C. Murphy (1861 - 1913)." Penn University Archives & Records. University of Pennsylvania , n.d. Web. 3 Apr 2014. <http://www.archives.upenn.edu/people/1800s/murphy_mike.html>.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Week #10 Prompt: Remixing Knowledge
For this week I was asked in my writing class to blog about a remix in the field of Athletic Training. A remix is a new version of something that has been created to keep attention on the same thing for a little bit longer. The reason a remix is affective is because all you are doing to the original item is making it better. A remix is a improvement or a add on if you will. While searching for my remix I stumbled upon an Athletic Training remix video done by Franklin College athletic training staff on the always helpful YouTube haha. So for now enjoy the video and after keep reading below if the video makes you more curious about this field.
This video might not represent the good ol' green and white but this video has a lot of information in it! This video actually gives you a complete insight about the athletic training field in a fun but educational way. As showing the inside scoop of the athletic training field is the main purpose of this video, they get their information out in a simple and very understandable way for their audience.
This video is one of many that was sent to the National Athletic Training Student's Committee (NATSC) contest in the year 2011. Every year they have this specific contest that shows people what athletic trainers do and what they provide for the world. By turning this well know song into an educational fun song, this has captured audiences of people who never thought of considering the Athletic Training field. That is the reason why Franklin College did this in the way they did. They want to introduce their field to everyone. They want everyone to know the field of athletic training and why it's the most important field out there. Franklin College did a great job on this video, I can't wait to see what they have coming out next in the next NATSC contest of 2014!
Work Citied:
Boyle, Amber, dir. 2011 NATSC Video Contest - Franklin College. Dir. Crow Boyle. YouTube, 2011. Web. 3 Apr 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a3TT-jcCb8>.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Free Response #9: The Heel Life
This is just another small clip of what the athletic trainers do in their daily life at the University of North Carolina. It shows them working on people, refilling water, showing their tapping skills, and etc. In the youtube video the head athletic trainer is also going through his entire staff and what they do. It's important to know the roles of the athletic training field and what they contribute to the athletes of multiple sports. It also goes through the equipment that we haven't touched on like knee braces. This video is very informational and interesting. Enjoy the video and if you have questions then comment below!
"The Heel Life" - Athletic Trainers. UNCFBVIDEO, 2013. Film. 25 Mar 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e82EO420aS4>.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Week #9 Prompt: Recognizing Significance
For this week I searched for a news article that shows an example of an Athletic Trainer in their field. This article was about how a local high school athletic trainer rushed over to school's quarterbacks and quickly took him off the field because she saw something off about how he was acting. Once the ambulance came her predictions were right because they found out that the quarterback was suffering from a paralyzing or fatal neck injury. Without the athletic trainer doing her job of observation the young kid could have easily died in the next play if tackled in the right place at the right time. Being aware of the surrounding around you makes an athletic trainer. Knowing everything around you is why a lot of people don't do this field because it's a hard skill to learn. Just like my past blogs about the athletic trainers needing to know all the tapings and wrappings, they need to know basically everything about their field and know when to act as well.
Green, Andrew. "A Worthy Task To Tackle." Orlando Sentinel [Orlando] 1985, n. pag. Print. <http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/athletic-trainers/featured/2>.
Green, Andrew. "A Worthy Task To Tackle." Orlando Sentinel [Orlando] 1985, n. pag. Print. <http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/athletic-trainers/featured/2>.
Free Response #8: Training Month Rap
The youtube video below is a little ridiculous but it does have a good message. It tells you what the athletic trainers do everyday. It also shows the observing skills of the athletic trainers and what they can do to prevent or heal an injury. Athletic Trainers have to know how to adapt for any situation so this ridiculous song also raps about that which is actually a little funny. These messages in this video will give you a inside look at the Athletic Training field so enjoy the video and relax!
WIU National Athletic Training Month Rap. WIUATEP, 2011. Web. 24 Mar 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm4QAREgPXQ>.
Week #8 Prompt: Practicing Your Knowledge
In my KIN 126 class I get the pleasure of working on people to enhance my taping and wrapping skills. Due to this class i'll be able to tape and wrap the entire human body with swift accuracy and performance. For learning this skill that is mostly in the athletic training background, we get to see what athletic trainers actually do. It also shows how quick their hands have to be and also the human anatomy that needs to be learned by the athletic trainers as well. Down below are some pictures of different tapings that athletic trainers need to master if they want to become an Athletic Trainers.
These three tapings are the most important that all Athletic Trainers must know and do quickly. For being in the KIN 126, we've learned all these taping skills as well. For learning the ankle, knee, and wrist tapings we have become even closer to the athletic training field. The reason why these tapings are so crucial is because they take up the most time, skill, and focus.
Beam, Joel. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, & Padding. 2nd ed. F.A. Davis Company, 2011. 512. Print.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Free Response #7: Ankle-Sprain Wrapping
This is an ankle-sprain wrap. Wrapping is different than taping someone. Wrapping allows air circulation into the certain body part that is being wrapped and also keeps you warm from its cotton material. Being wrapped is better used after a sport or in the period when injured but in the recuperation phase. Taping is more involved when you are active in that same moment. For example before games athletes are taped, but after the game if injured they will wrap the athlete in elastic cloth wraps for more comfort. Wrapping will also come loose if too much activity is being involved. This wrapping of the ankle is how you heal the ankle sprain by putting pressure/force on the injured ankle so it will be more comfortable to move around on. Taping of the ankle does the same thing, but just like before wrapping is during the recuperation phase not the active phase.
Beam, Joel. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, & Padding. 2nd ed. F.A. Davis Company, 2011. 512. Print.
Week #7 Prompt: Contemplating Controversy
In the major of Athletic Training there are multiple controversies. These controversies all deal with different issues, but today I would like to talk about the controversy of frustration and stress while students are completing the professional athletic training education program (ATEP).
The first side of the controversy is the side of the students going through the program. Due to the work-balance problems and low compensation, it causes them to have frequent stress in their daily lives. Also the ATEP program is a very difficult program it causes anxiety and feeling of being pressured to the point of overwhelming. Sometimes classes put too much on the person to handle especially if it has to be learned in a short period of time. The other side of the controversy is that the factors that causes stress and frustration while completing an undergraduate degree is still not fully understood. There could be other things in the persons life that could start their frustration, within in time it could effect the students involvement with the things they are joined in. Due to that realization the athletic training faculty and staff are trying to understand the students frustrations and to provide a supportive learning environment.
Bowman, Thomas G. "Frustrations Among Graduates of Athletic Training Education Programs." Journal of Athletic Training. 48.1 (2013): 79-86. Print. <http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/1368210820/4E7D0A3B53F645EEPQ/1?accountid=12598>.
The first side of the controversy is the side of the students going through the program. Due to the work-balance problems and low compensation, it causes them to have frequent stress in their daily lives. Also the ATEP program is a very difficult program it causes anxiety and feeling of being pressured to the point of overwhelming. Sometimes classes put too much on the person to handle especially if it has to be learned in a short period of time. The other side of the controversy is that the factors that causes stress and frustration while completing an undergraduate degree is still not fully understood. There could be other things in the persons life that could start their frustration, within in time it could effect the students involvement with the things they are joined in. Due to that realization the athletic training faculty and staff are trying to understand the students frustrations and to provide a supportive learning environment.
Bowman, Thomas G. "Frustrations Among Graduates of Athletic Training Education Programs." Journal of Athletic Training. 48.1 (2013): 79-86. Print. <http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/1368210820/4E7D0A3B53F645EEPQ/1?accountid=12598>.
Free Response #6: Anchors of the Ankle
When it comes to the word "anchors" in the taping and wrapping area of Athletic Training, it is an important taping that keeps all the other taping intact. For every taping the anchors are set in different positions depending on what the body part is being taped. Down below are two pictures of the anchors that are placed when taping the ankle. The two anchors are call the posterior and anterior.
(To the left it's anterior and to the right it's the posterior)
The anterior anchor secures the inner side of the ankle while the posterior anchor secures the outward side of the ankle. They are used so the tape doesn't fall off the ankle while the athlete is doing daily activities in his or her life.
Beam, Joel. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, & Padding. 2nd ed. F.A. Davis Company, 2011. 512. Print.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Week #6 Prompt: Evaluating Sources
This week I was asked to find a scholarly article that actually goes against or argues about the professional field of Athletic Training. The one that I found was an article that talks about the unprofessional actions of sexual harassment with student athletic trainers. I picked this certain article because my field resembles being professional and intelligence but it seems that even the misguided few can make a professional career into something it's not.
In the scholarly article it starts talking about how they collected data from a majority of student athletic trainers. The student athletic trainers had to participate in a questionnaire which was called the "Student Athletic Trainer-Sexual Experiences Questionnaire" (SAT-SEQ). From the eight hundred and twenty-five students that took this the results showed that 86% were harassed by student-athletes, 36% from the coaches, and even 25% from certified athletic trainers. As a student trying to get into this field I understand that this might happen. There are a lot of people out there that are missing a screw somewhere, but this article doesn't scare me from becoming an Athletic Trainer. Not one job is perfect in this type of world. There will always be "misguided" people out there and if you try to find a career without any then you aren't ever going to find a career in the first place. This article is nothing more then a warning about the real life, the only thing is they are looking at the career of Athletic Training. If sexual harassment issues are this bad in this field of work then I don't want to know how worse it could be in other fields. Just stay alert and know what's wrong and right like you should be in the Athletic Training field.
Hauth, J M. "The Incidence Of Sexual Harassment Among Students Enrolled in CAAHEP-Accredited Athletic Training Education Programs: A National Study."Journal of Athletic Training. 36.2 (2001): S-48. Print. <http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/18252142/64E2433A964A420DPQ/2?accountid=12598>.
In the scholarly article it starts talking about how they collected data from a majority of student athletic trainers. The student athletic trainers had to participate in a questionnaire which was called the "Student Athletic Trainer-Sexual Experiences Questionnaire" (SAT-SEQ). From the eight hundred and twenty-five students that took this the results showed that 86% were harassed by student-athletes, 36% from the coaches, and even 25% from certified athletic trainers. As a student trying to get into this field I understand that this might happen. There are a lot of people out there that are missing a screw somewhere, but this article doesn't scare me from becoming an Athletic Trainer. Not one job is perfect in this type of world. There will always be "misguided" people out there and if you try to find a career without any then you aren't ever going to find a career in the first place. This article is nothing more then a warning about the real life, the only thing is they are looking at the career of Athletic Training. If sexual harassment issues are this bad in this field of work then I don't want to know how worse it could be in other fields. Just stay alert and know what's wrong and right like you should be in the Athletic Training field.
Hauth, J M. "The Incidence Of Sexual Harassment Among Students Enrolled in CAAHEP-Accredited Athletic Training Education Programs: A National Study."Journal of Athletic Training. 36.2 (2001): S-48. Print. <http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/18252142/64E2433A964A420DPQ/2?accountid=12598>.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Free Response #5: Catawba Athletic Trainers in Action
In the video below it shows the Catawba Athletic Trainers doing what they know best. It's an inside look at what they actually do and how quickly they have to do it. While watching the video you'll get the opinions of the student athletic trainers working in Catawba College and also get to see what it looks like in an Athletic Training facility. At the end of the video you realize that this is a committed profession but also one big family where someone will always have your back. This video is an excellent guide for the people who are interested in the field of Athletic Training or just curious about the profession in general.
Cook, Stephanie , prod. "Catawba Athletic Trainers in Action." Catawba Athletics. YouTube: 18 Nov 2010. Web. 17 Feb 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVQlzNPyBJc>.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Week # 5 Prompt: Defining Ethics
Ethics is a touchy subject. It's a word that means to have moral principles that govern a persons/groups behavior. In my major of Athletic Training, we follow the NATA's (National Athletic Trainer Association) code of ethics. One of the statements is "Members shall be committed to providing competent care," and that is a belief I have always cared for as a person. From being a little kid, I have always wanted to help people out and to give my all to this profession. The only way I can reach this level in this profession is if I prepare myself for it here in Michigan State University.
The three things that got me preparing for my profession in the athletic training field is joining a frat, playing rugby, and meeting good study groups.
1) Frat - From joining a frat it made me learn to give respect to one another but also when to accept a stronger bond. Being in a frat is like a brotherhood, you learn to adapt and observe. I feel like this is a skill to have and control when you start working in the medical field. You have to be willing but you also have to be smart. Nothing but connections can help you in this competitive world.
2)Rugby - Rugby told me not to take no crap from anyone. This is one skill that is important in my field. I can't be pushed around by coaches because if I do then a player could get hurt. I have to be demanding when I need to be but also I need to do the right things and also watch over people. Rugby showed me to be tough but also become a leader. This sport made me make the first move on my career and I can't wait!
3) Study Groups- Finding good study groups make me stay focused and to get my work done. It keeps me in a straight line. Without doing this I wouldn't be myself anymore. This skill will make me manage my time better and to respect the little things because fun doesn't happen all the time. Stay focus and paying attention is the secret to everything.
The three things that got me preparing for my profession in the athletic training field is joining a frat, playing rugby, and meeting good study groups.
1) Frat - From joining a frat it made me learn to give respect to one another but also when to accept a stronger bond. Being in a frat is like a brotherhood, you learn to adapt and observe. I feel like this is a skill to have and control when you start working in the medical field. You have to be willing but you also have to be smart. Nothing but connections can help you in this competitive world.
2)Rugby - Rugby told me not to take no crap from anyone. This is one skill that is important in my field. I can't be pushed around by coaches because if I do then a player could get hurt. I have to be demanding when I need to be but also I need to do the right things and also watch over people. Rugby showed me to be tough but also become a leader. This sport made me make the first move on my career and I can't wait!
3) Study Groups- Finding good study groups make me stay focused and to get my work done. It keeps me in a straight line. Without doing this I wouldn't be myself anymore. This skill will make me manage my time better and to respect the little things because fun doesn't happen all the time. Stay focus and paying attention is the secret to everything.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Free Response #4: Wrist Taping Video
Other than having a really catchy tune to this video, it actually explains in detail the wrist taping method. It goes step by step with complete accuracy while you enjoy the video. Actually because this is a teaching video the Athletic Trainer taped really slow. A professional Athletic Trainer can tape any body part in less then three minutes! The reason for the wrist taping is because it helps prevent and heal wrist injuries over time. A lot of athletes like baseball and hockey players always have a problem with their wrist due to the sport that they are currently in.
Work Cited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvElfXBXuQQ
Week #4 Prompt: Observing Community
This week I was asked to go out and find an organization that evolves around my my major. It took some looking around but I have finally found one. The organization that I went to was the E-STIM. It's an Athletic Training organization with a purpose to educate and improve awareness of the athletic training field. Being in this organization also offers athletic training students educational, professional, and a clinical voice pertaining to Michigan State University's athletic training program. They communicate with other athletic trainers around the state by having speakers come to their meetings, having tournament quiz bowls, and a network that they set up so they can communicate with other athletic training establishments around the state.
While I was checking out E-STIM I actually got the chance to talk to the Vice President Dylan Mahoney-Muno for a bit and he actually told me an event that they just took place in. On the 12th of January they used Skype to talk to Julie Monroe, a former graduate from Michigan State University. At the video meeting she talked about how she completed her undergraduate studies at MSU and the pathway she used to complete her athletic training classes. She said that there are many ways to go for the same degree and that every pathway is different but leads to the same goal. Dylan said she was a good source about our degree and that you learn a lot from people who experienced it before us. Actually he invited me to their next meeting and i'm very excited to go!
Here's E-STIM's website so you guys can check it out! http://athletictraining.msu.edu/e-stim/index.html
While I was checking out E-STIM I actually got the chance to talk to the Vice President Dylan Mahoney-Muno for a bit and he actually told me an event that they just took place in. On the 12th of January they used Skype to talk to Julie Monroe, a former graduate from Michigan State University. At the video meeting she talked about how she completed her undergraduate studies at MSU and the pathway she used to complete her athletic training classes. She said that there are many ways to go for the same degree and that every pathway is different but leads to the same goal. Dylan said she was a good source about our degree and that you learn a lot from people who experienced it before us. Actually he invited me to their next meeting and i'm very excited to go!
Here's E-STIM's website so you guys can check it out! http://athletictraining.msu.edu/e-stim/index.html
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Free Response #3: Ankle Taping
In Kin 127 I learned to tape an ankle. The pictures I'm going to show you are also my handy work and you'll see that my taping isn't half bad due to a lot of time practicing it! (Pictures are below)
(The Ankle Wrap)
Ankle sprain is the most common sports injury in the United States. To keep the pressure off of the ankle they wrap it and prevent that much mobility. Depending on how bad the injury to the ankle is, the athlete can be even out for a few weeks until healed.
Beam, Joel. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, & Padding. 2nd ed. F.A. Davis Company, 2011. 512. Print.
Week #3 Prompt: Exploring Writing Process
During this week I called my old Athletic Trainer from my old high school. I asked her a couple questions about her field and about the writing skills she needs in her profession. She was very generous and gave me way more then I needed to know. After our conversation on the phone I finally got an actual insight on what it means to be an Athletic Trainer and how exciting it is to get into. The questions are listed below.
1) Whats an average day for an Athletic Trainer?
The average day for her as an Athletic Trainer consists of starting at 3:15 p.m. and leaving around 9:30 p.m. (if not attending games). During the day she does a lot of taping for athletes and also icing the athletes down if injured. During that time she also looks at new injuries and help communicate injuries to the coaches and parents so they know how bad of a condition it is.
2) How long do you work on a regular day?
1) Whats an average day for an Athletic Trainer?
The average day for her as an Athletic Trainer consists of starting at 3:15 p.m. and leaving around 9:30 p.m. (if not attending games). During the day she does a lot of taping for athletes and also icing the athletes down if injured. During that time she also looks at new injuries and help communicate injuries to the coaches and parents so they know how bad of a condition it is.
2) How long do you work on a regular day?
She usually stays at the high school from 3:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. but sometimes stays later based on if a game is running late or if she needs to finish up some paperwork. Also preparing for the next day causes her to be at the high school late.
3) Is having good writing skills important in this field?
She told me it's very important. She handles participation form all the way to writing up injury sheets. It crucial that you have a good reading and writing background in this profession. Most of her time consist of looking over papers. She also writes a equipment form so that the school can buy her supplies for her profession.
4) When you have to write for your profession, what do you write?
She writes a lot of equipment forms. A lot of Athletic Training equipment runs out, like tape for example. So every month she needs a new supply of equipment. She has to write how much they need, what kind they need, and how much they need of it. If the day gets really bad she would have to write up an injury report and explain what happened and what she did to prevent it from getting worse.
5) When you write for your profession, how do you write them?
She says you have to be demanding and assertive. If it comes to buying supplies, she says you need to demand them because the high school just doesn't understand what they go through and what type of equipment works. When she's writing up an injury report, she needs to know what she's talking about because other professional will be looking at her report as well. In this field you need to be a professional.
6) What does it truly mean to be an Athletic Trainer?
"Being an Athletic Trainer means you'll always be around to help people in need. You have to be smart and know what you're doing but you also need to have a good sense of humor in this field as well. This job has a lot of frustrating times but if you make the best of it you'll enjoy it. Preventing injury and taking care of people is what you'll be doing and if you that sounds good to you then this is the dream job."
It was nice to finally chat with my old Athletic Trainer from my old high school. It's nice to actually hear someones input on a profession I'm actually trying to get in and who actually has experience in it as well.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Free Response #2: Stuff Athletic Trainers Say
This video is a little funny but it also proves a point that Athletic Trainers are constantly running around and never getting a break until they go home for the day. Being an Athletic Trainer means you are always going to be responsible for taking care of people at any hour of the day. So if you think you can give that much time to your career then this job is for you. Enjoy the video!
Work Cited
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um5aQlKmMsU
Week #2 Prompt: Considering Delivery and Style
The two sources that I compared was a blog from Paul LaDuke, whose has been an Athletic Trainer for twenty years working with a scale of different levels of athletes with a scholarly article by James Mensch from the University of South Carolina. The style from both pieces were very different. The scholarly article written by James Mensch was very professional but also very hard to understand if you don't know that much about the Athletic Training field. As difficult as it is, he did put up a summary section so it could be easier for the readers. The blog from Paul LaDuke was way more easier to understand and it was very opinionated, but also it gives a good source on how one feels about the work and experience of the Athletic Training job. The delivery from both was also different. The blog was more like an easy to read essay while the scholarly article was written like a research paper with lots of paragraphs and bullet points to share different topics. The only similarity is that both pieces of work are both trying to get an audience of new people with a purpose to get people considering the field of Athletic Training.
Work Citied
LaDuke, Paul. "Athletic Training - A World of Adventure." Promote The Profession. Discovery Networks, 04 8 2013. Web. Web. 22 Jan 2014. <http://promotetheprofession.wordpress.com/2013/04/04/athletic-training-a-world-of-adventure/#more-716>.
Mensch, James. Choosing a Career in Athletic Training: Exploring the Perceptions of Potential Recruits. National Athletic Trainers Association, n. d. Web. Web. 22 Jan 2014. <http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/206654215/14321FCE27E1BE31964/6?accountid=12598>.
Work Citied
LaDuke, Paul. "Athletic Training - A World of Adventure." Promote The Profession. Discovery Networks, 04 8 2013. Web. Web. 22 Jan 2014. <http://promotetheprofession.wordpress.com/2013/04/04/athletic-training-a-world-of-adventure/#more-716>.
Mensch, James. Choosing a Career in Athletic Training: Exploring the Perceptions of Potential Recruits. National Athletic Trainers Association, n. d. Web. Web. 22 Jan 2014. <http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/206654215/14321FCE27E1BE31964/6?accountid=12598>.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Week #1 Free Response: Turf Toe Taping
In my KIN 127, my professor has been showing the class useful and very important taping skills. His name is Ryan N. Moran, he actually graduated from Michigan State and been in all levels of Athletic Training. He said he went from high school all the way to D1 college football and he said that your taping skills is the most important tool for an Athletic Trainer. The one I want to talk about for this post is the "Turf Toe" taping.
(Turf Toe Taping)
Turf Toe is a sprain in the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) in the
toe. It's the most common injury with athletes of all different sports. Without
being treated it can take you out of commission for a couple days.
The reason for taping it is to make the big toe motionless so it can heal with
a little rest. The reason for making the toe motionless is because moving the
joint can cause extreme pain to it and could make it into a bigger problem then
what it actually is. So with taping it and resting for a couple days it will be
back to normal soon.
Beam, Joel. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, & Padding. 2nd ed. F.A. Davis Company, 2011. 512. Print.
About Me
About Me
My name is Jake Roberts and I'm currently a student at Michigan State University. My major is Athletic Training and hopefully this will be my career in the future. I've chosen to become an Athletic Trainer because I was also an athlete and I always wanted to go into the medial field, so I thought this would be the best choice for my career. I started this blog to find out what it takes to become an Athletic Trainer and what it means.
My Interests
My name is Jake Roberts and I'm currently a student at Michigan State University. My major is Athletic Training and hopefully this will be my career in the future. I've chosen to become an Athletic Trainer because I was also an athlete and I always wanted to go into the medial field, so I thought this would be the best choice for my career. I started this blog to find out what it takes to become an Athletic Trainer and what it means.
My Interests
- Sixties music
- Football
- Guitar
- The show "The Mentalist."
As a person, I'm easy going but know when to get the job done.
As a student, I'm eager to learn and willing to put the time into my studies.
As a writer, I'm creative and always willing to amuse people.
This blog will be updated weekly about information on Athletic Training. Please enjoy!
Week #1 Prompt: 10 Questions About the Profession of Athletic Training.
When I started looking into the profession of Athletic Training I found myself with questions that I couldn't answer. I realized at that point that I didn't know what it took to be an Athletic Training until I did a little research and figured it out. Hopefully in the future these questions and answers down below will help another student who is thinking about going into this amazing field!
Q1: What is an Athletic Trainer?
A: They are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries. They specialize in sports medicine and each year a max of 20,780 are employed.
Q2: Where would you see an Athletic Trainer?
A: They usually work in clinics, secondary schools, colleges/universities, professional sports programs, and other athletic health care settings.
Q3: Do Athletic Trainers only work around athletes?
A: No, they also work with the fields of the performing arts and the entertainment industry. They also work in the law enforcement departments and in the military!
Q4: What's the average salary of an Athletic Trainer?
A: The average salary for a typical Athletic Trainer is $39,887.
Q5: How far does Athletic Training go back?
A: Early signs go back to the Greek and Roman civilizations. Where athletes in the colosseums would be trained and worked on before the athletes games.
Q6: How important is Athletic Trainers record keeping skills?
A: Very important! This one skill is everything for this profession because they are always dealing with injury reports, treatment records, athlete participation, medical histories, and etc.
Q7: Do Athletic Trainers need to be in good shape?
A: No, but it would be better if they lived a healthy life with exercise and good food eating habits. The reason why they should be in good shape is because athletic training requires abundant energy, vitality, and physical and emotional stability.
Q8: Does Athletic Training need a sense of empathy?
A: Yes, empathy helps them enter into the feeling or spirit of another person. Knowing how the athlete or patient feels will help the Athletic Trainer recognize the problem quicker and allow them to get the athlete back on their feet in no time.
Q9: How do you become a certified Athletic Trainer?
A: There's three things you have to do to become a certified Athletic Trainer. 1) You must earn a bachelors or master's degree from a college or university that has an athletic training program accredited by the CAATE. 2) After graduation students must pass the BOC certification exam and earn the ATC credential before practicing as a certified athletic trainer. 3) Keep up with future education about your profession because skills and the way to do things may change over time.
Q10: Should Athletic Trainers have a good sense of humor in this line of work?
A: Yes, having a good personality and sense of humor in this line of work will make the job easier and also make the athletes or patients more comfortable around you. With a good personality it will make the line of work easier on the Athletic Trainer as well.
The book I used for this blog was titled "Principles of Athletic Training," it worked wonders for me on this blog. It told me everything I needed to know but also in my KIN 126 my professor has been an Athletic Trainer for years, so anything I had questions about I just talked to him as a second source. With these two sources I really found out what it takes and means to be a certified Athletic Trainer.
Prentice, William. Principles of Athletic Training. 14th ed. McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 2010. 928. Print.
Q1: What is an Athletic Trainer?
A: They are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries. They specialize in sports medicine and each year a max of 20,780 are employed.
Q2: Where would you see an Athletic Trainer?
A: They usually work in clinics, secondary schools, colleges/universities, professional sports programs, and other athletic health care settings.
Q3: Do Athletic Trainers only work around athletes?
A: No, they also work with the fields of the performing arts and the entertainment industry. They also work in the law enforcement departments and in the military!
Q4: What's the average salary of an Athletic Trainer?
A: The average salary for a typical Athletic Trainer is $39,887.
Q5: How far does Athletic Training go back?
A: Early signs go back to the Greek and Roman civilizations. Where athletes in the colosseums would be trained and worked on before the athletes games.
Q6: How important is Athletic Trainers record keeping skills?
A: Very important! This one skill is everything for this profession because they are always dealing with injury reports, treatment records, athlete participation, medical histories, and etc.
Q7: Do Athletic Trainers need to be in good shape?
A: No, but it would be better if they lived a healthy life with exercise and good food eating habits. The reason why they should be in good shape is because athletic training requires abundant energy, vitality, and physical and emotional stability.
Q8: Does Athletic Training need a sense of empathy?
A: Yes, empathy helps them enter into the feeling or spirit of another person. Knowing how the athlete or patient feels will help the Athletic Trainer recognize the problem quicker and allow them to get the athlete back on their feet in no time.
Q9: How do you become a certified Athletic Trainer?
A: There's three things you have to do to become a certified Athletic Trainer. 1) You must earn a bachelors or master's degree from a college or university that has an athletic training program accredited by the CAATE. 2) After graduation students must pass the BOC certification exam and earn the ATC credential before practicing as a certified athletic trainer. 3) Keep up with future education about your profession because skills and the way to do things may change over time.
Q10: Should Athletic Trainers have a good sense of humor in this line of work?
A: Yes, having a good personality and sense of humor in this line of work will make the job easier and also make the athletes or patients more comfortable around you. With a good personality it will make the line of work easier on the Athletic Trainer as well.
The book I used for this blog was titled "Principles of Athletic Training," it worked wonders for me on this blog. It told me everything I needed to know but also in my KIN 126 my professor has been an Athletic Trainer for years, so anything I had questions about I just talked to him as a second source. With these two sources I really found out what it takes and means to be a certified Athletic Trainer.
Prentice, William. Principles of Athletic Training. 14th ed. McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 2010. 928. Print.
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