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Athletic Training

Athletic Training

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Admissions Requirements
Centralized Application Service: ATCAS (not all programs participate)
Standardized Exam: GRE (some programs)
ATCAS Fee Waiver
NATA Foundation Scholarship Program

  • What is an Athletic Trainer?
  • So You Want to Become an Athletic Trainer?
  • Athletic Training Educational Pathways

An athletic trainer is a healthcare professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to physical activity, particularly in sports. They work with athletes and other active individuals to manage injuries, provide rehabilitation, and help optimize physical performance. Athletic trainers are often present at sporting events and work closely with physicians, coaches, and other healthcare providers to ensure the safety and health of athletes.

Their responsibilities include:

  • Assessing injuries on the field or during training
  • Developing rehabilitation programs
  • Taping and bracing to prevent injury
  • Educating on injury prevention strategies
  • Coordinating with doctors for advanced care
To become an athletic trainer, one typically needs a degree in athletic training, followed by certification from a recognized board, such as the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).

Athletic trainers work in a variety of settings, not just in sports environments. Common workplaces include:
  1. Colleges and Universities: Working with collegiate athletic programs to manage athletes' health.
  2. Professional Sports Teams: Managing the care and injury prevention for elite athletes.
  3. High Schools: Providing care for student-athletes during practices, games, and other physical activities.
  4. Rehabilitation Clinics and Hospitals: Assisting with the recovery of patients, often working alongside physical therapists to treat injuries.
  5. Physician Offices: Supporting doctors, particularly those specializing in orthopedics or sports medicine, to care for patients with sports-related injuries.
  6. Military and Government Agencies: Working with active-duty military personnel to ensure physical readiness and injury prevention.
  7. Industrial and Corporate Settings: Helping employees in physically demanding jobs prevent injuries and maintain physical well-being.
  8. Performing Arts Centers: Assisting dancers, musicians, and other performers with injury prevention and recovery.
Their skills are valued in any setting where physical activity is a central concern, making their job versatile across different industries.

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