Athletic Business - Health Clubs/For-Profits - How to find trainers - Messages http://www.athleticbusiness.com/forum/topic156-how-to-find-trainers.aspx Athletic Business - Health Clubs/For-Profits - How to find trainers - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:27:35 GMT Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:27:35 GMT http://www.athleticbusiness.com/forum/topic156-.aspx Message from QandA
Thomas Phillips Jr, Athletic Trainer
John F Dulles HS, TX
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Topper Van Backer, National Dealer Sales Manager
EVO Fitness Equipment,
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Bill Fitzgerald, Activities Director / Asst. Principal
Fremont High School, Nebraska
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Steve Gertz, Athletic Director
Streamwood High School, IL
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Dan Gaita, Presient
Private Studio Personal Training, CT
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Todd Hanssen, ACE-CPT / President
Innovative Fitness , NH
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Belton Lubas, Co-Founder
Element 5 Fitness LLC, Washington
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All certified or licensed athletic trainers must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in order to practice athletic training. Degrees are complementary to accredited athletic training majors and include established academic curricula. Athletic trainers’ bachelor’s degrees are in pre -medical sciences, kinesiology, exercise physiology, biology, exercise science or physical education. Professional content of academic coursework for athletic trainers includes study includes risk management and injury prevention, pathology of injury and illness, orthopedic examination and diagnosis, acute care of injuries and illnesses, administration of therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation, pharmacology, psychosocial interventions, nutrition, and health care administration. Academic programs are accredited through an independent process by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Once students complete their college coursework and graduate from an CAATE-accredited institution, they become eligible to sit for their national exams. The independent Board of Certification Inc. (BOC) nationally certifies athletic trainers. Athletic trainers must pass an examination and hold an entry-level bachelor’s or master’s degree to become a certified athletic trainer. To retain certification, credential holders must obtain 75 hours of medically related continuing education credits every three years and adhere to Standards of Professional Practice.

Most athletic trainers are not satisfied with an undergraduate education. Nearly 70 percent of ATC credential holders have a master’s degree or higher advanced degree. Reflective of the broad base of skills valued by the athletic training profession, these master’s degrees may be in athletic training (clinical), education, exercise physiology, counseling, health care administration or health promotion.

Once certified, athletic trainers work in a variety of settings. Athletic trainers are most noticeable in their positions with high school, college, and professional sports teams, but they also are working in rehabilitation centers, alongside physicians, in business and industry settings, and even in the military. Athletic trainers don’t just work with athletes, either. Anyone who is physically active can benefit from the expertise of an athletic trainer.

While practice act oversight varies by state, athletic trainers practice under state statutes recognizing them as health care professionals similar to physical therapists, occupational therapists and other health care professionals. Athletic training licensure/regulation currently exists in 46 states, and aggressive efforts are underway to pursue licensure in the remaining states.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), founded in 1950, represents more than 30,000 members of the international profession. To learn more about athletic trainers, visit the National Athletic Trainers’ Association website at www.nata.org.

Caroline Faure, EdD; ATC-L, Assistant Professor/Athletic Trainer
Idaho State University, ID
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Linda Schmidt, Health & Wellness Coordinator
Royal Oaks Lifecare Community, AZ
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L Wade Ohio
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Shanna Grubbs, Assistant Athletic Trainer / Instructor
The Univerisity of West Alabama,
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Michael Grimsley, Wellness & Health Promotion Mgr
HEREIU Welfare FUND, Il
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Brandi Hunter, MS, NSCA-CPT, Corporate Wellness Director
Delta Sanitation, MS
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Craig, West Coast Operations
Professional Fitness, California
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Brian Sullivan, Athletic Director
Monta Vista High School, CA
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William Wardle, Head Athletic Trainer
The Haverford School, PA
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Teri Foreman, Director
Huguley Fitness Center, TX
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Peter Holmes, Vice President
Davol Fitness & Spa, RI
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Jason Rulo, Owner
Pinnacle Personal and Performance Training, MO
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Herb de Bray, Aquatics Mgr
brock University, Ontario
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Jake von Scherrer, AD
Palmer Trinity School, FL
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Chris, Fitness Director
Maryland
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Dawn, Head ATC/ SWA/ ATC Prg Mgr
Neumann College/Riddle Memorial Hospital, PA
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Joe Cannon, Exercise Physiologist, Writer
Self Employed, PA
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Mark Roozen, Owner/President
Performance Edge Training Systems, Texas
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roxann dempsey, Head Athletic Trainer
Pearsall High School, Tx
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Jim Johnston, Teacher/Athletic Trainer
Millard Public Schools/Alegent, NE
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David Rottermond, Athletic Director
Lutheran High North, Michigan
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Robin O'Brien, Health & Fitness Director
Mansfield Community Center, CT
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chris garvey, owner
Colony Square Athletic Club, georgia
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Daniel J. Quigley, Certified Athletic Trainer
Manheim Township High School, PA
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MIke Van Veghel, Athletic trainer
MAdison Area Technical College, WI
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Kendall Selsky, Athletic Trainer
North Central College, Il
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Matt Stumpf, ATC, ATC/Biology Teacher
Doyle High School, LA
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Jan van der Sanden, Recreation Program and Facility Supervisor
City of Thornton, CO
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Ray Moore, Athletic Director
Vista Murrieta High School, CA
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Ryan Bishel, Director of Athlete Performance
Champion's QUEST, CA
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