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Managing Heteronormativity And Homonegativity In Athletic Training: In And Beyond The Classroom, Suanne Maurer-Starks, Heather L. Clemons, Shannon Whalen

Suanne Maurer-Starks

Context: As an allied health professional working in various settings, an athletic trainer (AT) is responsible for the health care of a highly diverse population. More often than not, this diversity is defined by the visible, such as race or sex. However, diversity encompasses many more variables than these observable factors and includes sexual orientation. Efforts have been made to educate ATs about issues related to sex and race; however, sexual orientation typically has not been addressed, although ATs have treated and will continue to treat lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) patients.

Objective: To introduce ATs (educators and practicing clinicians) …