Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles
Title
Satisfaction and Importance Factors in Athletic Training Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2009
Abstract
Objective: To examine various institution and student demographics and the ratings of Satisfaction (SAT) and Importance (IMP) for several programmatic variables within Athletic Training Education Programs (ATEPs).
Design and Setting: A survey of SAT and IMP ratings of programmatic variables conducted with accredited, entry-level ATEPs.
Subjects: Students enrolled in their final semester/term.
Measurements: Students' SAT and IMP was measured by asking students to rate, on a 10-point Likert scale, seven programmatic factors. Various institution/program (state versus private affiliation, athletic division, Carnegie classification, and university enrollment) and student (age, gender, self-reported grade point average) demographic data were collected.
Results: The sample consisted of 403 students from 99 institutions. Total SAT and IMP was computed by calculating the mean score across all seven factors. An analysis of variance showed a significant difference (F2,275 = 4.25, P = .01) for SAT within Carnegie classification with master's institution students more satisfied than doctoral institution students. A repeated measures analysis found significant differences (F6,292 = 34.77, P < .001) between SAT factors with students more satisfied with instructor availability than the other factors A repeated measures analysis found significant differences (F6,292 = 53.64, P< .001) between IMP factors with the quality of instruction in the major and quality of clinical experiences rated higher than the other factors
Conclusions: Our results revealed that the type of institution has a greater effect upon student ratings of SAT and IMP than the student characteristics themselves.
Publication Title
Athletic Training Education Journal
Volume
4
Issue
3
First Page
104
Last Page
108
ISSN
1947-380X
Recommended Citation
Carr, W. David; Swann, Elizabeth; and Frey, Bruce, "Satisfaction and Importance Factors in Athletic Training Education" (2009). Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles. 84.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hhp_facarticles/84
