Ram Research Directory

Alison Gardiner Shires

Education

• Ph.D. Physical Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
• M.S. Athletic Training, California University of Pennsylvania, California PA
• B.S. Physical Education/Athletic Training, Salisbury University, Salisbury MD

Research Interests

Occupational SocializationAthletic Training

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Contact Information

Phone: 610-436-2515

List of Publications

• Gardiner-Shires, A., Marley, S., Barnes, J., & Shires, M. (in press)(2012). Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Perceptions of Preparation for Job-Specific Duties. Journal of Athletic Training Barnes, J., Marley, S., Gardiner-Shires, A., and Shires, M. (2011). The Relationship between Perceptions of Academic Preparation for Job Tasks and Job Satisfaction of Athletic Trainers in the Professional Baseball Setting: An Organizational Socialization Perspective. International Journal of Sport Management, 12(1), 1-18. Heinerichs, S., & Gardiner-Shires, A. (2010). Incorporating Service Learning in Athletic Training. Athletic Therapy Today. 15(1), 36-38. Gardiner-Shires, A., & Mensch, J.M. (2009). Attractors to an Athletic Training Career in the High School Setting. Journal of Athletic Training. 44(3), 286–293.

Links

• ResearchGate