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Working with adolescents in a high school setting.

S J Straub1

  • 1Stephen J. Straub is Assistant Athletic Trainer at Kean College of New Jersey, Union, NJ 07083.

Journal of Athletic Training
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Certified athletic trainers should understand adolescent psychological development and parental communication strategies for success in high school settings. This knowledge is crucial for effectively supporting student athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Adolescent Psychology

Background:

  • High school settings offer the most employment opportunities for certified athletic trainers.
  • Most athletic training students lack practical experience with secondary school athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of understanding adolescent psychological maturity for athletic trainers.
  • To emphasize the need for athletic trainers to develop strategies for working with athletes and their parents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on adolescent psychological development.
  • Analysis of athletic training employment trends.
  • Case study examples (hypothetical).

Main Results:

  • Athletic trainers require specific psychological awareness for adolescent athletes.
  • Effective communication strategies with both athletes and parents are essential.
  • Lack of secondary school experience among students is a significant gap.

Conclusions:

  • Athletic trainers must be psychologically astute to effectively serve high school athletes.
  • Developing interpersonal strategies for athlete and parent engagement is critical for career success.
  • Bridging the experience gap in secondary school settings is vital for athletic training programs.

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