Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
A Symbolic Interactive Analysis of Pre-Medical Students Field Experience in Orthopedic
Surgery and Athletic Training
Presenter(s): Kyle P McGrail, Joseph G Roberts
Advisor(s): George M DeMarco, Steven C Foster
Health and Sport Science - Course Project, 12_SP_HSS_455_P1
The purpose of this study was to describe and interpret the experience of two 2nd year premedical students’ field-based work under the direction
of prominent practicing Dayton orthopedic surgeons and the University of Dayton Head Athletic Trainer. Across a semester long immersion, students
shadowed, observed, and assisted the surgeons and athletic trainer during 25 separate sessions, which included treatment of patients and
athletes in physicians’ offices, hospital operating rooms, and the UD athletic training center. Through a symbolic-interactive lens based on Blumer
classic (1969) work, Symbolic Interactionism: Perspective and Method, students field notes, professional journals, and oral/written feedback provided
by supervising surgeons, physicians’ assistants, athletic trainer, and UD faculty were subject to content analysis via the constant comparative
method. Emergent themes will describe how - in the spirit of Blumer- (a) students knowledge, attitudes, perceptions of orthopedics and athletic
training evolved cyclically throughout the field experience, (b) were profoundly influenced by the physicians and athletic trainer, and how (c) the
students themselves in reciprocity, acted to influence their mentors and the environments in which their work was performed. Of value to students
in all disciplines, the findings of this study will underscore the importance of early career field experience in professional preparation.
Career Opportunities in the Health and Sports Science Department
Presenter(s): Kimberly M Ely, Michelle L Lamusga, Sara M Pardi, Allison A Scholtes
Advisor(s): Marvin D Ganote
Health and Sport Science - Course Project, 12_SP_HSS_226_02
The Health and Sports Science department combines a wide spectrum of majors within it ranging from Pre-Physical Therapy to Dietetics. Within
these majors there is an ever greater amount of career opportunities after graduation. Three of the careers that are in a large demand right now
are Physical Therapists (PT), Dietitians, and Physician’s Assistants (PA). In this display we are going to expand further into these careers by looking
at four different professions: a Pediatric PT, an Orthopedic PT, a Registered Dietitian, and a Surgical PA.
Career Outlook: Future Jobs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Personal
Training
Presenter(s): Carla J Becker, Kathleen E Fusco, Annie L Wittenberg, Sarah M Zengel
Advisor(s): Marvin D Ganote
Health and Sport Science - Course Project, 12_SP_HSS_226_02
The purpose of this research is to focus on the future outlook of careers in the Health and Sports Science field. These careers include physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and personal training. This presentation will display the pros and cons of these career paths for the next ten years.
We will give insight as to how these careers will impact society as well as the need for health professions in the near future.
How the Future Looks for Your First Career Job
Presenter(s): Rachel Jones, Richard T McLoughlin, Jackson Pennie
Advisor(s): Marvin D Ganote
Health and Sport Science - Course Project, 12_SP_HSS_226_01
Our group purpose is to research and display what the future will look like for a strength and conditioning coach, a personal trainer, and a entrepreneur
in fitness 10 years from now. Our goal is to research each career field and determine where it will be 10 years down the road. We want to
answer questions such as will that career be successful, will that career still have the same meaning 10 years in the future, what kind of education
will be needed to make those careers a reality? Our research results will be displayed on a poster board.
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