Athletic Training

"The American College of Sports Medicine advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine."

"Mission: To educate and motivate physicians and allied-healthcare professionals to disseminate information about exercise, injury prevention, and nutrition to patients, thereby enhancing their quality of life and reducing the risk of disease."

"Our mission is to be the premier global, sports medicine organization representing the interests of orthopaedic surgeons and other professionals who provide comprehensive health services for the care of athletes and active people of all ages and abilities. We cultivate evidence-based knowledge, provide extensive educational programming, and promote emerging research that advances the science and practice of sports medicine."

"The College Athletic Trainers' Society (CATS) is founded to provide high quality care to our student-athletes; to foster a close working relationship with organizations whose interests are to promote intercollegiate athletics; and to address the needs and concerns of full-time head and assistant athletic trainers at colleges and universities."

"Vision: Assure accreditation excellence across the continuum of AT Education enhancing clinical practice."

"Academic institutions nationwide incorporate NASM’s leading fitness content into curriculums as part of Certified Personal Trainer programs, and bachelor’s and master’s degree programs."

"The mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association is to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers."

"The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a membership-driven organization dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of student-athletes and equipping them with the skills to succeed on the playing field, in the classroom and throughout life."

"The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world."

"The Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA) is District IX of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. It is a not-for-profit organization dealing with the concerns of its members and the profession of athletic training as a whole. This association was first started back in 1950. Initially comprised of the members of the Southeastern Conference schools, this district is represented by Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands."

"The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida is committed to the advancement of our profession through education, community engagement, legislative efforts, and professional development, dedicating financial support and leadership, ultimately enhancing patient-centered care."

"The Florida Board of Athletic Training was established “to ensure that every Athletic Trainer practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice.” The practice of athletic training is a privilege granted by the state. The Board, through efficient and dedicated organization, will license, discipline, educate, and when appropriate, rehabilitate licensed practitioners to assure their competence in the service."