Date Approved
5-7-2002
Embargo Period
5-17-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Higher Education Administration
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Monahan, Thomas C.
Subject(s)
Physical education and training--History; Physical education teachers--Training of
Disciplines
Higher Education Administration
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to trace the history of athletic training education as an athletic discipline. Through careful study and research, the author presents how formal education has evolved for professionals in the field of athletic training. The roots of athletic training education can be traced to the mid-1950's. From that period, athletic training education has changed immensely and is still changing today. This research explores the relationship between the development of higher education and the way athletic training evolved as a discipline within higher education. Much of the focus is on change, not only including changes made from the inception of athletic training education as a discipline, but also to possible changes in the future and where athletic training is headed.
Recommended Citation
Lisher, Scott M., "A descriptive history of the discipline of athletic training education" (2002). Theses and Dissertations. 1471.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1471
