On June 25, 2012 the NATA Board of Directors approved a document entitled “Future Directions in Athletic Training Education” presented to the BOD by the NATA Executive Committee for Education. While the initial document included 14 recommendations, a 15th recommendation specific to doctoral education was also approved by the BOD. This recommendation reads:
“The NATA, with the support of the Strategic Alliance, should conduct a detailed analysis specifically focused on doctoral education (post-professional education) in athletic training.”
In June, 2014, the Post-Professional Education Committee (PPEC) discussed appointment of a workgroup to investigate doctoral education. During the summer of 2014 the PPEC appointed a workgroup of NATA members, with experience in graduate education and curriculum. The final workgroup consists of 9 members. The charge of the workgroup is to examine the current landscape of doctoral education in athletic training.