Athletic Training Links

Athletic Training Organizations

• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA): The national organization for athletic trainers, leading efforts to educate the public, as well as the national and state legislative bodies, about the role of the certified athletic trainer.
• Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida (ATAF): The state-level chapter of NATA that provides support for the athletic training profession.
• Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA): The regional-level chapter of NATA that provides support for the athletic training profession.
• Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
• Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS)
• Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS)

Accredited Programs

• NATA Education Council: Offers information about athletic training and includes a comprehensive listing of accredited programs.

State Licensing Information

• Florida Department of Health: Provides instructions for becoming a certified athletic trainer and reveals important information regulating the field.

Other Athletic Training Web Resources

• AthleticTrainer.com: Provides basic athletic training information and resources.

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)