National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

Certified Athletic Trainers

Certified athletic trainers are unique health care providers who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. As part of a complete health care team, the athletic trainer works under the direction a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals.

If you're a high school student or currently in college, there is a wealth of information, including videos, in the Student Section of the National Athletic Trainers' Association's Web site. Click any of the three links below that is right for you to be redirected to their site.

High School Students

Become an athletic trainer
Education
Accredited athletic training programs
Certification
State licensure and regulation
Continuing education
Subscribe to The High School Connection
Jack Cramer Scholarship
William and Mary Sports Medicine Workshop

College Students

Become an athletic trainer
Education
Certification
State licensure and regulation
Continuing education
Learn more about membership and join NATA!

Videos!

Why I Became an Athletic Trainer	What Coursework Should High School Students Take to Prepare for a Career in Athletic Training?
What's Rewarding About Being an Athletic Trainer	Explore the Variety of Work Settings Available to Athletic Trainers
High School	Community College
College/University	Clinic
Professional Basketball	Auto Racing
Rodeo

National Athletic Trainers' Association

The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1950. Today, the NATA membership spans the globe and includes 30,000 members.

The mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession.

For more information, contact:
National Athletic Trainers' Association
www.nata.org
2952 Stemmons Freeway
Ste. 200
Dallas, Texas 75247 USA
214-637-6282