NATA 2026: Built Around You
Whether you’re an early professional looking for your community or a seasoned AT looking for new resources, the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia has what you’re looking for.
Volunteers Integral to NATA Journals
Before the Journal of Athletic Training or the Athletic Training Education Journal publish new research, it is vetted and reviewed by health care providers, including athletic trainers, and other content experts who volunteer their time and expertise as part of the publishing process.
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.
PEC Aides in Continuous Learning
Editor’s note: After careful consideration, the Master Preceptor Program was sunsetted by NATA in 2025. Learn more about NATA’s educational offerings.
Three Reasons to Attend Spine Injury Conference
UPDATE: Caring for a suspected spine-injured athlete is a team effort – which is why NATA wants to ensure your entire sports medicine team has a chance to gain a deeper understanding of recently published recommendations from the NATA Spine Injury in Sport Group.
Register for VATEC 2021 Today
As the premier event for athletic training educators, the 2021 Virtual Athletic Training Educators’ Conference will provide attendees the latest insights into athletic training education, live April 29-May 1 and on-demand through May 31.
Award Recipients Recognized at VATEC 2021
Each year, the NATA Executive Council for Education recognizes members who exemplify excellence in the field of athletic training education through the Sayers “Bud” Miller Distinguished Educator Award.
Getting Creative With Clinical Education Experiences
By Dana Bates, PhD, LAT, ATC, and Jessica Moore, EdD, LAT, ATC
Interprofessional Education: Building a Skill
In 2019, the NATA Education Advancement Committee, under the NATA Executive Council for Education, created the Continuing Professional Development in Educational Scholarship Grant to help a researcher gain a new skill or collaborate with a partner in order to move their research agenda forward. The goal of the grant is to expand the number of individuals performing the educational research needed to move the profession forward.
NATA Enters Next Phase of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Plan
Over the past several months, the NATA Board of Directors, along with at-large appointments from the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee, has worked with a DEI consultant in association management to develop and align around organizational commitments.