Principles of Athletic Training: A Guide to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, authored by William Prentice, offers a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the athletic training profession. This 16th edition is published by McGraw Hill and was released on November 21, 2016. With an ISBN-10 of 1259824004 and ISBN-13 of 978-1259824005, the book spans 1008 pages and measures 8.8 x 1.5 x 11.1 inches. It is a Doody’s Core Title for 2015! The text provides an in-depth look at the scientific, evidence-based, and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports medicine.

Designed as a guide for students pursuing a career in athletic training, this book leads readers from foundational principles to specific concepts related to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Each chapter is structured to progressively build upon previous knowledge, ensuring that by the end of the text, the student will have a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in the profession.

The overarching goal of Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach is to ensure that all educational competencies identified by the Education Council are specifically covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to confidently apply appropriate techniques and concepts in their day-to-day work as an athletic trainer.

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