NATA Beat: Spring 2026 Advocacy Updates
Every day, NATA is working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative and regulatory process, the NATA Government Affairs Department is the sole department focused on advocacy for the profession. NATA’s goal is to ensure that all ATs can work to the fullest extent of their education and skill set.
Announcement of JAT Special Issue
The Journal of Athletic Training is pleased to announce a forthcoming special issue focused on mental health and well-being. The journal seeks original research reports and systematic reviews that will advance knowledge surrounding the mental health and well-being of both the athlete and athletic trainer.
Timely Topics Discusses Nutrition
NATA will host its next Timely Topics Series event titled, “The AT and Nutrition,” at noon CDT Aug. 19.
The event will offer athletic trainers the opportunity to connect with industry thought leaders to discuss trends in performance nutrition, as athletes return to fall activities.
What to Know About AT Burnout
By Kelsey Bains, MA, ATC, and Donita Valentine, DAT, LAT, SFMA, ATs Care Commission
Burnout is the result of physical and/or mental breakdown due to being overworked or stressed from one’s duties. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several, if not all, ATs have seen and felt an influx of workload and work-related stress, resulting in burnout at some level. This has been felt for a variety of reasons.
Mental Health Course Bundle Available
By Lydia Hicks, NATA Content Specialist
As seen in the July NATA News article, “Back to School: A GreAT Start to Fall Sports,” mental health, especially during crises, is pivotal to the well-being of athletes and athletic trainers alike.
Student-Run Clinic Enhances Education Experience
The July NATA News is all about education, from recruitment and various learning styles to ensuring the next generation of athletic trainers is ready for the job market after graduation. For these students, the hands-on learning done within clinical immersions is equally as important as the learning completed in the classroom.
NATA 2022 Sessions Now Available
The 73rd NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in-person educational session recordings are now available through Oct. 31 via the NATA 2022 On-Demand virtual portal and NATA 2022 virtual portal.
Mass Care Exercise A Great Community Opportunity
By Daniel J. Evans, MEd, ATC, and Douglas Mann, DPE, ATC
Increasing Diversity in AT Program Recruitment
As seen in the article, “The Qs and As That AT Programs Should Consider When Recruiting Students,” in the July issue of the NATA News, recruiting diversity is important to the athletic training profession and a part of NATA’s heartbeat.
ATEJ IPECP Special Series
The Athletic Training Education Journal invites manuscripts for a special series focusing on Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice (IPECP).
ATEJ LGBTQIA+ Special Issue
The Athletic Training Education Journal invites authors to submit manuscripts for a special series regarding healthcare for the LGBTQIA+ community.