Download or read book An Exploration of Factors Affecting Student Persistence Into Athletic Training Education Programs written by Heather Hartsell and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was designed to examine the factors that contribute to student persistence into athletic training education programs (ATEPs). The researcher also gauged prospective athletic training students' perceptions on experiences that contributed to their decision to either apply or not apply to ATEPs. -- Invited study participants included all freshmen prospective athletic training students who were enrolled in the Athletic Training Introductory course/s at three participating CAATE-accredited ATEPs with a secondary admissions process occurring in the fall. Contact persons from each ATEP were e-mailed a study introduction letter and asked to e-mail a student letter with a survey link to students in introductory course/s. The researcher merged two retention theories and developed a survey to gather data with regards to how program attributes, social, academic, clinical integration, and program commitment affect student persistence. Additionally, the survey included demographic items. The researcher also conducted semi-structured interviews with contact persons from each ATEP and gathered institution demographics, program demographics, and program attributes. Mann Whitney U tests were conducted to determine if differences among group responses existed. Spearman Rho correlation analyses were utilized to determine relationships between each independent variable (i.e., academic, social, clinical integration, program attributes, and program commitment) and each group (i.e., persisters and non-persisters). Establishing correlation significance allowed for the application of Binary Logistic Regression analysis to seek predictive variables. All qualitative responses provided in the survey data were coded utilizing an interpretive method of data coding. Overall descriptive statistics were computed on all survey items. -- With the results of this study, it was established that both a difference and relationship existed between each group and student persistence with Mann Whitney U and Spearman Rho correlations demonstrating significant results. Binary Logistic regression analysis did not yield predictive variables. The greatest correlation existed between program commitment and persistence. These findings suggested that strong program commitment is more influential in persistence than other variables. Qualitative results revealed that persisters and non-persisters manage the pre-application period differently, resulting in either persistence or non-persistence. Additionally, the rapport between athletes and athletic trainers serving as preceptors, the relationships between prospective athletic training students and athletic training students, and the mentorship displayed by athletic training students were all contributors to persistence.
Download or read book An Exploratory Investigation of Grit and Its Relationship to Student Integration in Athletic Training Education Programs written by Carlos Jose Gual and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students must enroll in rigorous accredited academic programs and pass the National Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become athletic trainers. Therefore, studies in athletic training and student achievement focus on student persistence/retention and BOC Examination pass rates. The majority of studies conclude that cognitive measures like grade point average (GPA) have a relationship with both retention and exam pass rates. However, research should also consider meta-cognitive factors (i.e., personality traits). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between athletic training students’ grit (a metacognitive factor) and their academic, clinical, and social integration. The population for this study was athletic training students in a professional athletic training program in Florida. The study reported a correlational analysis to determine the relationship between grit and student integrations. Analysis of the data failed to find a statistically significant relationship between grit and student integration. However, further research with a larger sample size could identify the correlation between grit and student integration. A relationship between grit and student integration can affect three components of athletic training education: program admissions, clinical placements, and student advising.
Download or read book Minority Enrollment and Retention in Athletic Training Programs written by Karlita L. Warren and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Increasing Persistence written by Wesley R. Habley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INCREASING PERSISTENCE "Of all the books addressing the puzzle of student success and persistence, I found this one to be the most helpful and believe it will be extremely useful to faculty and staff attempting to promote student success. The authors solidly ground their work in empirical research, and do a brilliant job providing both an overview of the relevant literature as well as research-based recommendations for intervention." GAIL HACKETT, PH.D., provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; professor, counseling and educational psychology, University of Missouri, Kansas City Research indicates that approximately forty percent of all college students never earn a degree anywhere, any time in their lives. This fact has not changed since the middle of the 20th century. Written for practitioners and those who lead retention and persistence initiatives at both the institutional and public policy levels, Increasing Persistence offers a compendium on college student persistence that integrates concept, theory, and research with successful practice. It is anchored by the ACT's What Works in Student Retention (WWISR) survey of 1,100 colleges and universities, an important resource that contains insights on the causes of attrition and identifies retention interventions that are most likely to enhance student persistence.?? The authors focus on three essential conditions for student success: students must learn; students must be motivated, committed, engaged, and self-regulating; and students must connect with educational programs consistent with their interests and abilities. The authors offer a detailed discussion of the four interventions that research shows are the most effective for helping students persist and succeed: assessment and course placement, developmental education initiatives, academic advising, and student transition programming. Finally, they urge broadening the current retention construct, providing guidance to policy makers, campus leaders, and individuals on the contributions they can make to student success.
Download or read book Does Athletic Success Influence Persistence at Higher Education Institutions New Evidence Using Panel Data written by Daniel Hickman and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the relationship between athletic success and student persistence toward a degree. We build an updated panel of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I institutions and utilize within-institution variation to identify the effects of athletic success. Using a ranking of all institutions, we find that having more successful men's basketball and football teams has a significant positive effect on first-year retention rates. We also find some evidence that improved basketball rankings increase graduation rates, and that success in the NCAA tournament may have a sizable impact on retention. Although the estimated effects are generally modest in scale, we find rather limited evidence of other institutional factors affecting persistence, suggesting that athletics can be one avenue for institutions of higher education to engage and retain students.
Download or read book Examining Influences on Undergraduate Athletic Training Students Career Decisions Post Graduation written by Kerri E. Gavin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of Student Satisfaction on Freshman Retention in Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Programs written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Factors Influencing Athletic Training Students Selection of Graduate Programs written by Sonja Askew and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no published research known to the author on factors that influence athletic training student enrollment in the graduate programs. An investigation was conducted to determine the factors influencing students' selection of graduate programs and their relationship to gender, age, and ethnicity. A web-based survey was developed with content adapted from the work of Johanson (2004; 2007) and Wilcox, Weber, and Andrew (2005) to assess the factors. The survey was validated through a pilot study and by a panel of experts. Newly accepted, currently enrolled, and graduate students in athletic training master's program were eligible to participate. Respondents (n=410) ranked the importance of 41 factors and submitted open-ended responses to provide further insight on their choices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, percentages, frequencies, and cross tabulations. Overall, the graduate assistantship factor was found to be the most influential. In addition, gender, age, and ethnicity were related to certain factors (e.g., geographic factors). Implications of this study include further research on the factors influencing athletic training student's selection of graduate programs and the need for better promotion of graduate programs.
Download or read book Underrepresented Minority Athletic Training Students written by Daysjia Black and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the lived experiences of recent racially and ethnically diverse athletic training graduates and factors that contributed to their successful completion of a professional athletic training program. To do this, a survey including the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education Student Inventory and random sampling interviews were utilized. Participants completed a survey, provided inventory scores and open-ended responses, and reflected on their academic experiences as athletic training students. A few participants were selected to complete an interview to further analyze their experiences. Participants included 43 recent racially and ethnically diverse athletic training graduates. Findings from the inventory results include statistical significance for average scores among racially and ethnically diverse athletic training graduates and BSAT or MSAT program types. Participants' open-ended survey responses and random sampling interviews identified themes for barriers faced, strategies used to overcome the barriers, and factors that attracted and retained the participants in their professional athletic training program. Examples of themes included a cultural disconnect, isolation, self-determination, and supportive peers and faculty.
Download or read book An Examination of Feedback Interactions Between Athletic TrainingStudents and Clinical Instructors written by Sara Lynn Nottingham and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feedback has been established as an important educational tool in athletic training clinical education. However, there is currently minimal understanding of the feedback provided during athletic training clinical education experiences. The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of feedback in athletic training clinical education, in addition to perceptions of and influences on the feedback that is occurring. Exploratory, qualitative methods primarily drawing from a case-study design were used to investigate this topic. Four clinical instructors (ci) and four second-year athletic training students from one CAATE-accredited entry-level master's athletic training program participated in this study. Two CIs were located in a Division 1 collegiate athletics setting and the other two CIs were located in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic. The researcher observed and audio recorded each CI-student pair during their normal daily interactions for three or four days of the student's clinical rotation. After observations were completed, each participant was interviewed individually to gain understanding of their perceptions of feedback and influential factors on feedback. A total of 88 feedback exchanges were recorded during 45 hours and 10 minutes of observation. CIs generally provided feedback that coincides with recommendations for effective feedback in the literature, including immediate, specific, and positive feedback. CIs and students had similar perceptions of the feedback that occurred during their interactions and had similar opinions of what is considered ideal feedback, including immediate, specific, verbal, and positive. Both CIs and students also described that several factors influence their feedback exchanges, including availability of time, personalities, and the patient. The findings of this study provide insight on the feedback that is currently occurring in athletic training clinical education. Athletic training educators can use this information when training CIs how to provide feedback to students, in addition to evaluating their effectiveness. The exploratory nature of this study also exposes several areas where further research is needed. Investigators need to continue examining the feedback that is occurring across several athletic training programs, in addition to learning more about the effectiveness of feedback training programs, the unique challenges faced by novice CIs, and the extent that personality, time, and the patient influence student learning. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest llc. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.].
Download or read book Factors Affecting Minority Students Persistence in Community Colleges written by Falilu Mohammad A. Matti and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Factors Affecting Student Persistence written by Maggie Gillespie and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Identification of Key Factors Student athletes Perceived to be Important to the College Student athlete Retention Process written by Christina A. Rivera and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify the key factors student-athletes perceived to be important in their decision-making to stay in school. To accomplish this purpose, it was necessary to: 1) construct a conceptual model of student-athlete retention based upon the literature associated with traditional student retention and the college student-athlete experience, 2) utilize the conceptual model of student-athlete retention to guide the creation of an instrument that captures student-athlete perceptions of factors important to the retention process, and 3) use exploratory factor analysis to extract meaningful factors underlying the items of the instrument. Participants in this study consisted of 330 NCAA Division I student-athletes attending a large west coast university. Using the Understanding College Student-Athlete Retention Questionnaire developed for this study, data were collected in person during a team meeting for each participating sport. A total of 42 items, one question regarding intent to leave, and 17 demographic questions were included in the questionnaire. The Likert-scaled items were measured on a six-point scale ranging from Not Important (1) to Very Important (6) with the Importance scale referring to how important each statement is to the participant's decision to stay in school. Principal components analysis with VARIMAX rotation extracted a four-factor model. Cronbach's alpha and split-half (Spearman-Brown) reliability coefficients were calculated for the instrument and for each extracted factor. The questionnaire had a reliability coefficient of .930, whereas each factor had a reliability coefficient greater than or equal to .784. Forty-one of the 42 items included in the questionnaire loaded onto one of four factors: Quality of Academic Experience, Quality of Athletic Experience, In-Network Support, and Out-Of-Network Support. These four factors reflect what student-athletes perceived to be important to the student-athlete retention process. Factor scores were also calculated for each factor based on intent to leave. Results indicated that respondents who did not have intentions of leaving school early placed a significantly higher level of importance on the Quality of Academic Experience, whereas respondents who did have intentions of leaving school early placed a significantly higher level of importance on the Quality of Athletic Experience.
Download or read book Retention in Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Programs written by Ali Young and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring Collegiate Student athletes Satisfaction with Athletic Trainers written by Jason Joseph Pilgrim and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mechanisms of Persistance in Students Enrolled in Professional Master s Athletic Training Programs written by Christine Dara Reyes and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mixed-methods study aims to address the existing gap of knowledge relating to persistence factors of students enrolled in Professional Master's Athletic Training Program (PM-ATP) and determine whether self-identified qualitative coping mechanisms utilized by these students are, or are not, reflective of the student's quantitatively assessed resiliency and burnout potential.
Download or read book Student Retention in Athletic Training Edcuation sic Programs written by Thomas Michael Dodge and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
