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44 years of "the journal"
1Brigham Young University, Provo UT.
Journal of Athletic Training
|March 25, 2006
Summary
The Journal of Athletic Training has evolved significantly over 44 years, mirroring the growth of athletic training. It is now a leading source for athletic health care information, authored by certified professionals.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Health Care Dissemination
Background:
- The Journal of Athletic Training has a 44-year publication history.
- Its evolution reflects the development of the athletic training profession.
- Early issues relied on reprinted content, unlike current publications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive review of the Journal of Athletic Training's 44-year history.
- To analyze the Journal's content, structure, and quality evolution.
- To assess the Journal's role in the athletic training field.
Main Methods:
- A page-by-page analysis of selected issues from 9 years (1957 onwards, every 5 years).
- Interviews with 8 former Editors and Editors-in-Chief.
- Incorporation of the authors' combined 56 years of experience with the Journal.
Main Results:
- The Journal has experienced substantial changes in its structure and content quality.
- The growth of the Journal closely parallels the expansion of the athletic training profession.
- Authorship has shifted from reprints to original scholarship by certified athletic trainers.
Conclusions:
- The Journal of Athletic Training is a robust and influential publication.
- It has established itself as a primary resource for athletic health care information.
- The Journal's strength indicates a healthy and developing athletic training profession.
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