Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management

Team Leadership Model Compared to Transformational Approach for Head Athletic Trainers at Division II Universities
Trisha M. Brown, EdD; Briahna L. Derr, ATC

Context
The demands and expectations of athletic trainers employed at various settings, especially within the collegiate level have increased over the years. This creates additional experience and knowledge that athletic trainers must acquire. Objective: To investigate the best leadership approach for Head Athletic Trainers. Design: Sequential, explanatory study utilizing surveys to a specific population. Participants: From a purposeful sampling of 313 head athletic trainers employed in the NCAA Division II setting, 76 individuals provided usable data to use. Main Outcome Measure(s): A previously validated and reliable leadership survey using a 4-point Likert scale was administered. Results: A quarter of the participants (24.3%) experienced to display Transformational leadership in their daily duties as a Head Athletic Trainer. Differences existed by specific questions. Conclusion: Transformational leadership is most utilized. Other characteristics are lacked from team leadership that could overall benefit. Self-perception of leadership could be better.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jpesm.v7n1a3