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The Origin of Athletic Training
It was in 1881 when Harvard University hired a man named James Robinson. With no prior training, he tended to give rubdowns (Bellin Health, 2019). -
First NATA
During the 1930's, the first attempt at NATA was planned but shortly ended up failing due to WW2 as more effort tended towards the war and its soldiers (Bellin Health, 2019). Luckily, it was brought up and re-later established in 1950's and it has not looked back since. -
NATA is Established
NATA, or National Athletic Trainer’s Association was established in Kansas City, Missouri, in order to develop the athletic training profession. It has obtained over nearly 40,000 members and 11 districts. -
Athletic Curriculum
With the amassed attention and interest for athletics and its opportunities, a curriculum for collegiate athletic training had been approved in 1959 (Bellin Health, 2019). -
Certification Process for Athletic Training
Upon the addition for athletic curriculum, those who aspire to pursue a career in athletic training and obtain certification must pass the BOC (Board of Certification). -
Athletic Training Recognized as an Allied Health Profession
In 1990, AMA, American Medical Association, had recognized athletic training to be an allied health profession. In an article from, 'AccessPhysiology', "...in the same context as other allied health care professions and to be held to similar professional and educational expectations, as well as to allow for the accreditation of educational programs (The Process Leading to CAATE Accreditation of the Athletic Trainer as an Allied Health Care Professional, n.d.). -
NATA Education Council
In 1997, the NATA Education Council was established. NATA Education Council had made sure that these capabilities should be taught during the program, such as: evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute care of injury and illness, therapeutic interventions, psychosocial intervention and referral health care administration, professional development and responsibilities (Bellin Health, 2019). -
Present Day Influence
In an article in 2022, there have been over an estimated 58,000 certified athletic trainers all over the country, and it is very likely that the number will greatly increase over time (Training, 2022).