To become an athletic trainer, you need at least a bachelor’s degree, though the National Athletic Trainers’ Association reports that 70 percent of athletic trainers have a master’s degree. Many employers prefer to hire athletic trainers with master’s degrees.

What education do you need to be a athletic trainer?

To become an athletic trainer, you need at least a bachelor’s degree, though the National Athletic Trainers’ Association reports that 70 percent of athletic trainers have a master’s degree. Many employers prefer to hire athletic trainers with master’s degrees.

What are the two journals put out by the NATA?

• NATA News. Membership magazine.
• NATA Now. Official blog of the NATA News.
• Journal of Athletic Training. Peer-reviewed research studies.
• Athletic Training Education Journal. Latest research in education.
• Sports Medicine Legal Digest. Legal newsletter.
• Sports Medicine Field Manual.
• Quick Questions in Sports Medicine.
• Range of Motion.

When was athletic training first recognized?

June 1990

What is a typical day for an athletic trainer?

Athletic trainers in nonsports settings generally have an established schedule—usually about 40 to 50 hours per week—with nights and weekends off. Athletic trainers working in hospitals and clinics may spend part of their time working at other locations doing outreach services.

Who governs the practice of athletic training?

The National Athletic Trainers Association was officially founded in 1950. 27. The American College of Sports Medicine is responsible for regulating the practice of athletic trainers and physicians.

How much do gym personal trainers make?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for personal trainers in 2017 was $39,210, which means half earned more than that amount and half earned less. The low 10 percent of those personal trainers earned less than $19,640 while the top 10 percent earned more than $74,520.

Are athletic trainers in high demand?

Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for athletic trainers is expected to increase as people become more aware of the effects of sports-related injuries, and as the middle-aged and older population remains active.