SCC Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Links

Athletic Training Organizations

• The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is the national level organization for Athletic Trainers. This organization leads efforts in the education of the public and the national and state legislative bodies on the role of the Certified Athletic Trainer.
• The profession of Athletic Training is also reviewed, supported and organized by a state level chapter, the Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida (ATAF).
• Regional level activities and support in athletic training is organized and promoted by the SouthEast Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA).
• Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
• Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS)
• Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS)

Accredited Programs

• National Athletic Trainers' Association Education Council has a great deal of information to offer on athletic training including a comprehensive listing of accredited programs.

State Licensing Information

• Athletic Training is regulated and licensed by the state of Florida's Healthcare Professionals. Important information regulating the Certified Athletic Trainer can be found at: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/athtrain/at_lic_req.html

Other Athletic Training Web Resources

• A general collection of basic Athletic Training information and resources can be found at www.athletictrainer.com.

Parallel and Complimenting Organizations

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT)