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Examining Influences On Undergraduate Athletic Training Students Career Decisions Post Graduation, Kerri E. Gavin
Examining Influences On Undergraduate Athletic Training Students Career Decisions Post Graduation, Kerri E. Gavin
Master's Theses
Context: Career opportunities for athletic training students (ATSs) have significantly increased over the past few years. However, it commonly appears that ATSs are opting for a more diversified professional experience after graduation. With the diversity in available options, an understanding of career decision is imperative. Objective: The purpose of our study was to investigate, using the theoretical framework of socialization, the influential factors behind the post graduation decisions of the senior ATS. Design: Qualitative design using internet-based, structured interviews and follow-up semi-structured phone interviews. Setting: Web-based management system. Patients or Other Participants: 22 ATSs (16 females; 6 males), who graduated …