Current Literature Summary

The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC©) Standards of Professional Practice identifies professional responsibility (Code 5) of the AT as using his/her knowledge and skills to positively impact the community. Service learning incorporates community service into a curriculum with specific learning outcomes, preparation, and reflection. A broad range of learning outcomes may be achieved through service learning for the student and instructor alike. We will provide brief synopses of current research on service learning and discuss possible applications to athletic training.