Welcome to the student section of the NATA Web site! This area can be used by current students to find information about certification, employment and continuing education. In addition, potential students can find information about financial aid, education and the responsibilities of being an athletic trainer, in general. If you would like to suggest something to be added to these pages, please contact webmaster@nata.org.

 

Preparing to take the Board of Certification exam?

Amato Cole Education Services (ACES) offers a weekend workshop to assist athletic training students to prepare for the BOC exam for athletic training certification.

 

Why join NATA?

Because you receive plenty of BENEFITS as a student member.  Go HERE for a short video.

 

"I couldn't imagine not being a member of the NATA. I became a member as a student my junior year at Purdue. I'm on the website every day, whether at home or on my Iphone; in the last year, the career development section of the website is my favorite. The resources are unlimited, invaluable, and include past tips from the trainer from the NATA News. Now that the NATA Think Tanks have evolved, I will never sleep again because I can't get enough of the forum. I simply love it."

- Amber Kivett, LAT, ATC, CSCS, OTC

 

 

 

SWATA Student Workshop Debuts in January

The inaugural SWATA Athletic Training Student Professional Competency Workshop will be held January 30-31, 2009 in Ft. Worth, TX. It is open to Junior and Senior Undergraduates as well as Entry Level Graduate Students. Programming will include breakout sessions, cadaver dissection, and presentations from key professionals. Visit the SWATA website for agenda and registration info. If you have any questions, contact Gretchen Oliver.

 

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Want to find a college or university with a certified athletic training program?
Here you can find a map of each state featuring all the schools with accredited programs

 

 

 

 

 

Are you a high school student interested in a career as an athletic trainer?

 

Are you already in college and want to know your next step?


 

Are you a student member of NATA?



Here’s why you should become a member!


  • Interested in hearing more about athletic training? Check out these short videos, which show a variety of work settings and and provide more information about the profession.