Objective: The purpose of this article is to discuss the process of developing and validating an instrument to investigate an athletic trainer's attitudes and behaviors regarding the recognition and treatment of exertional heat stroke. Background: Following up from our initial paper, which discussed the process of survey instrument design and…

Without state regulation, high schools can use less-qualified persons to care for student athletes. Surveys of certified athletic trainers indicate that trainers lack recognition and knowledge of the implications of regulations, that state regulations vary widely, that public education is needed, and that many states meet resistance to securing…

Surveys of 830 National Athletic Trainers' Association members examined academic degree, practice setting, years experience, state of employment, salary, and full- or part-time status. The article provides the resulting information on the trainers. (SM)