1. An Overview of The Profession of Athletic Training

2. What is a Profession? Three components Clinical Practice Education Research

3. Clinical Practice Application of skills specific to Athletic Training –Hands on application of prevention, recognition and evaluation, immediate care, and treatment and rehabilitation of physically active individuals BOC examination

4. Milestones in Athletic Training Certification 1969 - Decision to begin certifying athletic trainers 1982 - External recognition of the BOC 1989 - Incorporation of the NATA- BOC Now - BOC is separate entity from NATA

5. Education Formulation and transmission of a particular body of knowledge NATA Education Council –Educational competencies –Psychomotor skills –Clinical proficiencies

6. Evolution of AT Education 1959 - 1st AT curriculum model approved by NATA 1969 - 1st undergraduate AT curriculum approved by NATA 1972 - 1st graduate curriculum approved by NATA 1980 - NATA resolution requiring AT curriculum major, or equivalent, approved by NATA 1990 - AT recognized by AMA as an allied health profession 1994 - 1st entry level ATEP accredited by AMA CAHEA Mid-90’s - CAAHEP 2005 - CAATE

7. Research Systematic examination and testing of a particular discipline’s methods and principles. Scholarship = Research “Scholarship is what delineates a profession from a trade.” –Knight, Ingersoll (1998)

8. Why is Scholarship Important to Athletic Training Our standing as professionals is enhanced. Standard of care provided is improved. Our reputation, which is determined by what others see (or fail to see) in writing, is improved. Change and progress will come because we focus on our problems rather than waiting for others to give us answers. We gain prestige as others look to us for knowledge Our claim as authorities on health care for the physically active is enhanced.

9. What Does All This Mean to Me, The Athletic Training Student?

10. Evolution of Research in Athletic Training Journal of Athletic Training NATA Research and Education Foundation National and Regional Meetings –Free Communication Sessions