ABSTRACT

Athletic Training Student Primer: A Foundation for Success, Third Edition is a dynamic text that provides students with a foundation upon which they can build their athletic training knowledge and develop an authentic understanding of the rewards and challenges of the athletic training profession.
 
The Third Edition of Athletic Training Student Primer: A Foundation for Success by Andrew P. Winterstein builds upon previous editions in providing a mix of foundational athletic training knowledge coupled with human interest information to help guide students in their decision-making process when contemplating a career. This Third Edition breaks the mold of other introductory athletic training texts by including answers to many "real-life" athletic training situations. 
 
The Third Edition is broken into four sections that cover all different aspects of the profession:

  • Understanding athletic training
  • Common injuries and conditions
  • Planning, prevention, and care
  • Preparing for success
 
Further expanding the learning process, included with each new textbook purchase is access to a companion website that includes videos, a glossary, and various web resources.
 
Updated Features Include:
  • New injury spotlights for the upper and lower extremity and general medical conditions
  • Updated information from athletic training students on keys to success
  • New career spotlights from athletic trainers working in a broad range of career settings
  • Updated information on historic changes in athletic training, including the upcoming transition to master’s degree for professional preparation
  • Updated web resources
  • Additional resources for instructors
  • Complete redesign of text layout and updated images
 
Athletic Training Student Primer: A Foundation for Success, Third Edition is a must have for students taking the first step into a career in athletic training.
 

section Section I|86 pages

Understanding Athletic Training

chapter Chapter 1|26 pages

Athletic Training An Allied Health Profession

chapter Chapter 2|16 pages

Historical Perspectives and Future Directions

chapter Chapter 4|22 pages

Educational Resources for Athletic Training Students

section Section II|148 pages

Common Injuries and Conditions

chapter Chapter 6|32 pages

Common Injuries to the Lower Extremity

chapter Chapter 7|26 pages

Common Injuries to the Upper Extremity

chapter Chapter 8|40 pages

Common Injuries to the Head, Face, and Spine

section Section III|96 pages

Planning, Prevention, and Care

chapter Chapter 10|12 pages

Blood-Borne Pathogens and Standard Precautions

chapter Chapter 11|16 pages

Emergency Planning and Injury Evaluation

chapter Chapter 12|20 pages

Environmental Concerns

chapter Chapter 13|16 pages

First Aid and Initial Injury Care

chapter Chapter 14|16 pages

Components of Rehabilitation

chapter Chapter 15|14 pages

Taping and Bracing

section Section IV|18 pages

Preparing for Success

chapter Chapter 16|16 pages

Looking Ahead