NATA Now

September 3, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

New Courses Released in August

As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.

New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs. 

Enhanced access to the entire NATA EducATe On-Demand Course Catalog is also now available to NATA members, so take advantage of these courses.

May 20, 2021 by Beth Sitzler

Making an Impact Through Teaching, Service

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.

 

Whether through his volunteer service or his position as program director with the Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon, Jeffrey Kawaguchi, PhD, ATC, PT, has worked to impact the lives of his fellow athletic trainers and students.

May 13, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

Researcher Lends Talents to Volunteering

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.

May 4, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

Years of Service Pays Off

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.

Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association (FWATA) Hawaii representative, FWATA Service Award recipient, FWATA Most Distinguished Award recipient, NATA Service Award recipient, Hawaii Athletic Trainers’ Association president – the list goes on for this service-driven athletic trainer.

April 26, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

What to Look Forward to in May

What to Look Forward to in May from National Athletic Trainers' Assn on Vimeo.

There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this NATA Now blog series. Check out what else is in store for May, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information!

April 22, 2021 by Beth Sitzler

Supporting Transgender Youth Amid Legislative Changes

Note: In August 2022, NATA released an updated statement on gender-affirming care. Please read the most up-to-date version here.

Several states have initiated and/or passed legislation that affects health care for transgender youth in sport. Given that transgender individuals suffer behavioral health issues at a higher rate than their cisgender peers, it is imperative that athletic trainers (ATs) are cognizant of how these laws affect the well-being of their transgender patient population.1-3