History of Athletic Training

Used gymnasti - had knowledge of anatomy/dietetics, used hot baths and massages for recovery

Most famous Greek AT Considered a physician and AT Taught Hippocrates First person to recommend exercise as prescription for disease who Theorized that movementnutrition

Gladiators' AT promoted diet and exercise abstinence of strong drinks and certain foods

Lack of interest in org. sport major interests:plundering/pillaging People relied on person w/ special powers to bless their hunts and conquests

Intercollegiate and interscholastic sports in the US emerged Amateur Boxing very popular - Tom Cruise in Movie "Far and Away"

Questionable characters: the do all: towel boy, water boy, coach, promotors = jack of all trades Some promoted diet, exercise, and conditioning but no formal training or technical knowledge usd folk medicine, elixirs, home remedies, bordered on quackery - home remedies had cocaine/narcotics in them - obvi made ppl feel better and get hooked

Terms used interchangeably: AT, Trainer, athletic training and confused with each other "Training" implies coaching/teaching "Trainer" implies someone who works w/ dogs/horses Certified AT = ATC = specialized to care for physically active population's heath and safety

Recognized a need for sports coverage (AT) Wrote first major text for managing athletic injuries THE TRAINER'S BIBLE 1917 The Father of AT During Medical School in Illinois he worked w/ athletes in afternoon and saw a need for a standardized management of injuries

Brothers from Gardner, Kansas Had chemical business and founded Cramer Products. Made liniment to treat sprained ankles, found there was a market for products to treat injured athletes. Result: the company furnish training supplies around the world today They develop tapes, hot packs, etc. Recognized a need for sharing ideas and techniques in seminars Started publishing THE FIRST AIDER (1932) - first sports med newsletter

Rise in interest in Sports Med There is a first meeting held, De Moines, Iowa Precursor to NATA Formed in response to huge interest in sports injuries Provided a forum to share ideas in conjunction w/ Drake Relays Struggled to exist during WWII and disappeared until 1944 b/c sports med ppl went to war to treat soldiers

Originally, 200 members Held in Kansas City and called the First National Training Clinic (1950) Elected 9 directors from all over country Provided means to share and spread info Est. professional standards for practice of sports med

Certifying procedure begun Membership numbers first tracked in 1974 yielded 4500 members Specific coursework required to apply for Exam Certifying Exam initiated CE Units Required 1974: establish curriculum, board certification exam, continuing education requirements Tangent - Fight btw PT's and AT's began in 1974 - who should do what?

We are recognized as an ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION by the AMA (American Medical Association) www.nata.org

The mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession Over 35,000 members, >50% women 400 members in 25 countries Elected Executive Director, along w/ a National President 10 District Presidents, Utah = 7 based in Dallas, Texas 10 District Directors comprise the NATA's Board of Directors - along w/ president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer Many Departments - Governmental Relations, Public Relations - Publications, Membership Services - Education Council

- Certification Exam - Recognition of athletic trainers as healthcare providers (NATA being the primary driving force) - Increased diversity of practice settings - Passage of practice acts in most states - Third party reimbursement for athletic training services (Insurance Companies) - Ongoing re-evaluation, revision, and reform of athletic training educational programs

the education council series at NATA's voice in matters related to AT education - Governing BODY - What't our name, how do we get third party reimbursement, what do we make our requirements for bachelors, masters, etc

ATC - certified AT CAATE approved program = COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION (jr-at.org) ------ makes sure accredited programs are prepared and meet requirements Mission: to provide comprehensive accreditation services to institutions that offer Athletic Training degree programs and verify that all CAATE accredited programs meet the acceptable educational standards for athletic training education

Introductory AT Anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics Nutrition, pharmacology, First Aid Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise Personal and Community Healh Psychology, Administration, UE/LE Eval.

must graduate from a CAATE accredited program to apply for exam Given several times/year all over country Exam is computer based, may have a practical exam in future

organization that proctors exam maintains certification of athletic trainers oversees continuing educating units

high school, college, pros Clinical, industrial, curriculum directors

traditional work setting - colleges, universities, secondary schools today's settings = more than 40% of ATC's are employed by clinics, hospitals, industrial or occupational settings under a physician or extender Ex: rodeo, NASCAR, performing arts, entertainment, military, NASA, law enforcement, industrial/corporate wellness

maintenance of medical files, injury reports Meet with athletes who need physical referral and or rehab = gatekeeper = first responder Communicate w/ MD, coaches, athletes about practice status Work with athletes for rehab Supervise/teach students in program

maintain facility, supervise drug testing, counsel athletes, teach courses, pre-practice, practice and post practice needs Works under supervision of team physician (under their license) advocate for athlete and health not always popular w/ coaches/athlete much be calm and smart under pressure