Continuing education for certified athletic trainers working in the traditional setting: perceived utility based on adult learning theory
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The purpose of this mixed methods program impact evaluation is to determine the perceived utility of continuing education for athletic trainers working in the traditional setting. Data were collected via survey and interviews. Based on adult learning theory, hands-on learning fulfilled the learners' Need to Know and valued learner experiences best. Online learning was deemed the best modality for learners when it came to Readiness to Learn and Orientation to Learning. The learner's Self-Concept seemed favorable for all three modes of learning. The Learner's Motivation needs further research to determine which modality serves learners best The Value of Learner Experiences seems to be an area of improvement for the structure of CE, with over half of participants choosing an unfavorable response. The other tenets of Adult Learning Theory fared well among the participants regarding the structure of CE. For certified athletic trainers working in the traditional setting, continuing education is generally perceived to be useful to athletic trainers. The current structure of continuing education requirements was also perceived as useful overall among the participants of the study. There are however some areas to improve.
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Ed. D.