About Athletic Training

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ATHLETIC TRAINER NOT "TRAINER"

Certified Athletic Trainers Personal Trainers
Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries Sports Performance and Enhancement
Provide prevention and rehabilitation services for acute and chronic injuries.

Help create and implement fitness routines and promote physical activity.

Part of the allied health profession - work with physicians, physical therapists and other health care professionals. Work with clients and help educate the public to achieve fitness goals.
Required to have at least a bachelor's degree in athletic training and pass a comprehensive exam to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC). May or may not have a degree in higher education related to their field. May or may not be required to obtain certification.

Adapted from http://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/ATs_vs_PTs.pdf

ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Proper education is the first step to becoming a certified athletic trainer. Professional Programs lead to eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification examination and to enter the profession of athletic training. To find a list of accredited programs visit http://www.caate.net/.

Illinois has 12 schools with accredited athletic training programs and there are hundreds more nationwide! For more information feel free to ask Giana and Danielle and they will be happy to get you started.

 

NATA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE FOR THE PUBLIC

At the 67th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, NATA President Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC, announced a new public website, AtYourOwnRisk.org, to better communicate the role of athletic trainers in work, life and sport. The new site was created in an effort to advocate for athletic trainers by influencing public opinion and policy — one of NATA's primary strategic objectives. This public awareness campaign aims to educate key stakeholders on the athletic trainer's role as an expert in prevention and safety. The campaign also hopes to create ambassadors for the athletic training profession and for causes championed by athletic trainers. Key stakeholders will be provided clear ways they can get involved to impact change and improve safety for work, life and sport.