Athletic training is health care in work, life and sport.
Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who are licensed or otherwise regulated to work with athletes and physically active people to prevent, diagnose and treat injuries and other emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions including cardiac abnormalities and heat stroke. Specify where necessary to distinguish from personal trainers, who focus primarily on fitness. (AP)
What's Hot With Heat
What's Hot With Heat brought together leading experts for a timely discussion on heat safety, prevention and preparedness while onsite during NATA 2026. The session explored current research, best practices and the critical role athletic trainers play in recognizing, treating and preventing heat-related illness across all physically active populations. View the session and handouts here.
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