The case studies in this book, through the use of authentic injury assessment examples, will help readers link theory and clinical practice with the goal of passing the BOC certification exam and becoming competent clinicians. The situations present more than 130 of the injuries that athletic trainers encounter. The questions that accompany the cases ask readers to identify clinical and differential diagnoses, critique the evaluating clinician's actions, recommend treatment, and arrive at decisions similar to those they will face in the field.

"We know how to help individuals get fit, from the scientific perspective, but we are not that good yet at helping people learn to value activity and embrace personal meaning as it relates to physical activity. I hope this book will help teach professionals and those in training how to do the latter." Jessica Daw, Northern State University

This book weaves together theory, research, and practical information related to the psychological aspects of physical education. It covers the important topics of motivation, reinforcement, feedback, modeling, prosocial behaviors/moral development, and self-perception. Narratives about real physical educators show how they apply the principles and theories of psychology to actual physical education scenarios that readers are likely to encounter professionally.

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