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Early Beginnings
Athletic training first started in 1881 at Harvard University with the first ever athletic trainer, James Robinson. He didn't have any technical training, so he supplied rub downs. -
Early Beginnings
Sammuel Bilik, a mentor in the athletic training world at this time wrote the trainer's bible which provided information on the fundamentals of athletic training. -
Significant Developments
Post WWI, athletic training developed in the health field and the appearance of athletic trainers in collegiate sports came about. -
Significant Associations/Organizations/Journal
In the 1920s, the Cramer family jump started their chemical company. -
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In the 1930s, the first attempt of starting the National Athletic Trainers Association happened but failed during WWII -
Changes in Technology and Education
By 1932, the Cramers began publication of the first aider which is a newsletter that aided other athletic trainers by educating them. -
Significant Associations/Organizations/Journals
Formed in Kansas in the 1950s, another attempt to start the National Athletic Trainer Association occurred, this time a success. It works to develop and promote growth in the athletic training world. -
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First collegiate athletic training curriculum was approved (bellinhealth 2019). -
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The first certification process for the profession was introduced (bellinhealth 2019). -
Changes in Technology and Education/Certification Requirements
The Board of Certification emerged as a credentialing agency. Now, athletic trainers must pass the BOC exam before they become certified. -
Event/Significant Development
The American Medical Association recognized athletic training as an allied health profession. -
Changes in Technology and Education/Certification Requirements
NATA foundation was created. They determined skills that should be taught in credited athletic training programs. Some examples of this are evidence-based practice, acute care of injury and illness, etc. -
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To this present day, athletic trainers are highly qualified professions who work with physicians and are usually required to have a masters degree.