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Attention all athletes and fitness enthusiasts! Get ready to celebrate National Athletic Training Month on March 1. This month-long celebration was created by the National Athletic Trainers' Association to recognize the important role of athletic trainers in keeping us healthy, active, and at our best performance. These highly skilled professionals work behind the scenes to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries for athletes of all levels. So let's give a round of applause to these unsung heroes and show them some love this month!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1881</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Athletic Training Emergence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The profession of athletic training started developing during the late 19th century, with the establishment of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class 'timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NATA Formation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) was founded to advance, encourage, and improve the profession of athletic training.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Athletic Training Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Athletic Training Month was celebrated for the first time to recognize the contribution of athletic trainers to health and fitness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Accreditation Regulations</div><div class='timeline-text'>NATA starts accrediting educational programs for athletic training, raising the minimum degree level required to practice from bachelors to masters.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NATA's Health Care Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>NATA hosted its first annual Capitol Hill Day, transforming National Athletic Training Month into a more general Health Care for Life & Sport Week to better encompass the wide scope of care provided by athletic trainers.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a sports injury prevention workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn more about preventing sports injuries by attending a workshop or seminar hosted by local athletic trainers. Not only will you gain valuable knowledge, but you'll also be supporting the profession.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Thank your athletic trainer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to show your appreciation for your athletic trainer by writing them a thank you note or giving them a small gift. Let them know how much their hard work and dedication means to you and your team.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fundraiser for the National Athletic Trainers' Association</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get your community involved in supporting athletic trainers by organizing a fundraiser for the National Athletic Trainers' Association. This could be a charity run, auction, or other event to raise awareness and funds for the profession.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your athletic trainer's work on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread the word about the important role athletic trainers play in keeping athletes healthy and safe. Share photos and stories of your athletic trainer on social media and use the hashtag #NATM to join in on the National Athletic Training Month conversation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a sports event with athletic trainers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reach out to local athletic trainers and offer to volunteer at a sports event with them. This is a great way to get hands-on experience and learn more about the profession while also supporting your community.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Acknowledges the hard work and dedication of athletic trainers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Athletic Training Month is a time to recognize and appreciate the efforts of athletic trainers. They play a crucial role in keeping athletes healthy and safe, and their hard work often goes unnoticed. This month gives us an opportunity to show our gratitude and support for all that they do.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Brings awareness to the importance of proper training and injury prevention</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With National Athletic Training Month, there is a focus on educating people about the necessity for proper training techniques and injury prevention methods. Athletic trainers are trained professionals who have valuable knowledge that can benefit everyone, not just athletes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages us to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This month inspires us to prioritize our physical health by promoting the benefits of staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Athletic trainers help individuals achieve their fitness goals and stay safe while doing so. They remind us that taking care of our bodies is essential for overall well-being.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Athletic Trainers are Highly Educated Professionals</h3><p class='facts-content'>From 2022, a master's degree in athletic training is the minimum requirement to practice as a certified athletic trainer in the US, in addition to passing a rigorous certification examination by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC).</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Work in Various Settings</h3><p class='facts-content'>In addition to schools and sports teams, athletic trainers can be found in hospitals, clinics, industrial workplaces, performing arts organizations, military branches, and public safety institutions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Athletic Trainers Save Lives</h3><p class='facts-content'>Athletic trainers are often first responders in emergencies on the field, and their actions can prevent severe injuries, complications, and even death in situations such as heatstroke, cardiac arrest or severe trauma.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Are Multifaceted Care Providers</h3><p class='facts-content'>Athletic trainers don't only provide immediate response to injuries, but they also design and implement rehabilitation programs for injured patients, ensuring continuity of care and recovery.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Athletic Trainers Reduce Healthcare Costs</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies suggest that in high school settings, athletic trainers can help reduce the healthcare cost for sports injuries by up to $1500 per injury through injury prevention and early diagnosis.</p></div></div>
National Athletic Training Month is celebrated on March 1 every year. In 2024, National Athletic Training Month will occur on a Friday.
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