Executive Committee for Education


The Executive Committee for Education sets the direction for athletic training education. Emphasizing a commitment to improving patient care through an evidence-based approach, the ECE proactively influences best educational practices that reflect the profession's interdisciplinary nature and commitment to learning across the professional's lifespan.

The Executive Committee for Education is comprised of members from the Continuing Education Committee, Professional Education Council, Post-Professional Education Council, Post-Professional Education Review Committee, the Athletic Training Education Journal editor and liaisons to the Board of Certification, Inc (BOC), the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and theNATA Research and Education Foundation (REF). The Executive Committee for Education was formed in 1996 in response to recommendations from the NATA Task Force on Education.

Contact Information

Aaron Blum, MS, ATC
Boston University
College of Health and Rehabiliation Sciences - Sargent College
635 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Office: (617) 353-7499
Fax: (617) 353-9463
nataece@bu.edu



Publications

Athletic Training Education Journal

The newest issue of the ATEJ is now available online.

The ATEJ strives to provide the latest information on the ever evolving topic of athletic training education and regularly includes original research, commentaries, and columns. The ATEJ serves as an interface between the theory and practice of athletic training education by providing a forum for scholars, educators, and clinicians to share critical and significant concepts, original research, and innovative ideas. If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding the ATEJ, please contact the editorial office at nataece@bu.edu.

Athletic Training Educational Competencies

4th Edition Competenices book - Order Online

Comparison of Third & Fourth Editions (.pdf)

For questions regarding the 4th edition competencies/matrix please visit the Competencies/Matrix Question and Answer page.



Workshops/Seminars

The next CIE Seminar will be held in conjunction with the 2010 NATA Annual Meeting.
Please check back often for details as they become available.



Educational Programs




AT Educators Academy

The Athletic Training Educator's Academy is an initiative by the Executive Committee for Education to provide information to educators to enhance their life in the academy, e.g. higher education. Information includes knowledge about higher education, functioning in the academy, and tips for becoming a more effective educator. Although sparse now, this page will grow.

  1. Education Competency Content Areas
  2. Teaching Critical Thinking
  3. Certification
  4. Assessing Learning
    Online Assessment of Athletic Training Education: contains an online assessment for students in their last year of athletic training education.
  5. NATA Position Statements
  6. Professional Writing
  7. Evidence-based Education
  8. Program Director- Coming Soon!



Educator Awards & Recognition

  • Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award (includes criteria)
  • Previous Winners
  • How to Nominate- The NATA Executive Committee for Education has announced the requirements for the Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award. The primary objective of this award is to recognize individuals who exemplify excellence in the field of athletic training education. This award honors the first chair of the NATA Professional Education Committee, Sayers "Bud" Miller.

    All nominations must be sent to:

    Aaron Blum
    Phone: (617) 353-7499
    Email: nataece@bu.edu




Resources

  1. Evidence-Based Education
  2. Educational Journals
  3. Education Newsfeeds/Blogs
  4. Articles in Print
  5. Unpublished Articles of Interest