Happy National Athletic Training Month to all my fellow athletic trainers!
This blog is just a quick history by the numbers... Just a little something to remind us all of where we started. You can't know where you're going unless you know where you came from 😀
1917- The first major text on athletic training, and the care of athletic-related injuries "The Trainer's Bible" by S. E. Bilik, was written.
1920- Cramer launched their first line of products used by athletic trainers.
1950- The National Athletic Trainers Association was founded.
1959- The first athletic training curriculum was approved by the NATA.
1969- The NATA Board of Certification was created to establish a certification process for entry-level athletic trainers.
1982- By this time, there were 9 approved athletic training curriculums at the undergraduate level.
2003- The Joint Review Committee took over the process and became an independent accrediting agency.
2013- Today our profession has grown into many non-traditional roles that still adhere to the six domains of athletic training. We continue to produce knowledgable professionals who genuinely care for our athletes, patients, and students like family.
Take the rest of the month to look back on the profession's history. Let's remember to take pride in all we've come from, learned, and produced. I challenge everyone to think of one person who helped mold you into the athletic trainer you are today, and take a quick minute to express your gratitude. We all know a little "thank you" goes a long way with us! 😀
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