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In 1950 the NATA was founded when the first meeting took place in Kansas City. The NATA has grown to over 30,000 members today.
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The NATA formed which showed a concern for the continuing education in Athletic Training.
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In 1969 the first undergraduate athletic training programs were officially recognized by NATA.
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The first graduate curriculum was approved for Athleic Training
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The continuing education requirments became effective. The requirments focus on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities related to the practice of athletic training. There are now 75 hours of continuing education.
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The AMA recognized Athletic Training as an Allied Health Profession
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The NATA established the Education Council (ECE/ Executive Commitee for Education) to order the course of educational development for Athletic Training students.
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World Congress on Exploring Globalization of Healthcare for the Physically Active was held. WFATT is committed to collective global education and communication framed around the physically active.
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Athletic Training is set into 6 domains: Injury Prevention, Evaluation, Care, Rehabilitaion, Administration, Development http://www.livestrong.com/article/359750-six-domains-of-athletic-training/
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March 2012 was recognized as Athletic Training month. The students of University of Miami created a video showing their pride for Athletic Training.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq999gpT5ck
