Shaped by Service
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women leaders who are working to advance the athletic training profession at the state, distric
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.
ATSS: Starting the Path to Your Dream Job
Athletic training students at the 73rd NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo got a taste of post-graduate life during a full slate of educational sessions curated just for them at the Athletic Training Student Seminar. The NATA Student Leadership Committee organizes the annual event to give students a more in-depth look at the profession and to start networking.