AT Education Post COVID – 653

Summary: What does AT education look like now from a student's perspective? What changes both positive and negative have come from the pandemic? <a href="https://www.wfatt.org/">World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/wfatt">WFATT</a>) has put together a global group of students to share their take on on AT Education post COVID-19. Tell us about you Kate - should be doing her internship at the University of Pitt but is at home in Dublin Possible masters in physio or research in AT Madie - St. Louis University in her 5th and final year Dream Job - D1 Sports in US Nick Lichti - Manitoba Canada Hockey guy preferably with a pro hockey team Anat - Israel Entering her final year as part of the first class of Sports Medicine in Tel Aviv What has been challenging about the transitions associated with AT Education and COVID-19? Anat - nobody expected it Hard to pay attention at home Difficult to test on different bodies without risking exposure Taught her to be a self-learner Learned to be more sophisticated in the way she learns Maddie - Went home for Spring Break and was not prepared for learning home Wifi Issues Learned the back over zoom Had to get help from her family for her practical skills Studying at home with 5 other people in the house Kate - Gained independence learning Looking forward to getting back to face to face. Nick - U of W hands-on exams have been postponed without an official date for completion… It is basically a waiting game right now Masks at your placements make communication harder. It hides expressions. Gloves for all assessments can make it harder to palpate an area. Lost a lot of jobs and volunteer opportunities due to COVID - very frustrating. What do the leaders in AT education need to know from YOU? Maddie - * Every expectation and experience...throw it ou the window. * Seek feedback from students* Revisit a lot of topics* Be flexible* Take your time with students* Students need to extend grace as well Kate - * They know we need practical experience and are patient.* Keep in mind each student will adat differently Anat - * Do not be so hard on yourself* Academics in general should take advantage of this opportunity to improve teaching and learning skills both in-person and virtual. Nick - * Professors have been role models during this time.* Been available for questions and transparent “We are still very eager to learn, even virtually”- Nick Lichti * Try to replicate the structure of a typical AT class into the virtual format.* Do demos over zoom rather than just talking over lecture slides How have you seen a change in roles in AT in your area? Kate: AT is still unheard of and fighting for a...

AT Education Post COVID – 653

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