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NATA Video The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.The mission of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession
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This model emphasized attaining a secondary-level teaching credential. This curriculum would prepare a student not only for athletic training but teaching as well. The curriculum also included courses that were a prerequiste for the acceptance in physical therapy schools.
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In 1969, the first undergraduate athletic training programs were officially recognized by NATA.
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It was clear at this point that the implementation of new athletic training programs needed more emphasis. The committee on gaining recognition was split into two subcategories, the Subcommittee on Professional Education and the Subcommittee on Certification.
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The first certification examination was held during 1970.
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NATA approved all undergraduate programs to offer a major in athletic training in all athletic education programs.
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The publication in the Guidelines magazine noted the athletic training major as well as two other features to the program. The first was the inclusion of specific subject matter requirements instead of specific courses and the second was the Competencies in Athletic Training which replaced the behavioral objectives of the 1970's.
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In June 1990 the American Medical Association recognized athletic training as an allied health profession for the first time.
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The first two entry level athletic training education programs accredited by the CAHEA were at Barry University and High Point University.
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The Education Task Force reviews all aspects of athletic training education at the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education levels.
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The CAHEA was disbanded and a new organization was then formed which became known as the Commission on Accredidation of Allied Health Education Programs.
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NATA Meeting The NATA Board of Directors adopted several reccommendations submitted by the NATA Education Task Force to address the education and proffesional preparation of certified athletic trainers.
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The task force was created to explore an international system for the athletic training system.
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The first event of the federation was held. More than 50 practitioners and educators from more than 10 countries were in attendance.
