Description

Certified athletic trainers (ATC) have a variety of
job responsibilities which revolve around the
delivery of health care services to athletes as well
as physically active individuals. Studies related to
stress and burnout among certified athleic trainers
working at the collegiate setting of athletic
training are growing. Many of the stressors that
certified athletic trainers experience are due to
the demands of varying athletic schedules,
unrealistic expectations of sport coverage by
coaches, parents and athletes, as well as the
inherent competitiveness of athletics. Since
certified athletic trainers spend a considerable
amount of their time interacting with athletes and
coaches, their perception of stressors can be a
critical part in their definition of stress. Without
intentional intervention, long term stress can lead
to burnout. Stress and burnout will directly impact
the quality of health care services that are
provided by a certified athletic trainer.