Athletic Trainer/Athletic Training

What is Athletic Training?

• a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system

• division in sports medicine that deals with the care and prevention of athletic injuries

• the branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.

• the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior.

When was NATA founded?

• 1940

• 1955

• 1960

• 1950

Why must athletic trainers be dependable?

• Because it takes time, dedication, and patience to work and adapt to different athletes

• Because its a hard job

• Because of the different working conditions there in such as blister heat or the freezing snow

• Because they need to help people with injuries

How many hours a day are athletic trainers needed?

• 24 hours

• 7 hours

• never

• 8 hours

Where are athletic trainers used?

• Colleges

• Universities

• k-12 schools

• All of the above

What education requirements must you have to become and athletic trainer?

• High school diploma

• undergraduate degree or any other entry level degree from the (CAATE)

• Masters

• Bachelors