History of Athletic Training Lecture Notes

A comprehensive set of vocabulary and key historical milestones in the field of Athletic Training based on the provided lecture transcript.

Paidotribes

Historical term associated with the early origins or precursors to athletic training educators in ancient Greece.

Michael C. Murphy

The first “Athletic Trainer” (1881) who was a track coach at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania.

Samuel Bilik

Author of the 1916 book Athletic Training, which later became known as The Trainer’s Bible.

The Trainer’s Bible

A foundational text for the profession written by Samuel Bilik in 1916.

Cramer Bros. (Charles and Frank)

Early contributors to the field of athletic training in the 1920s and founders of Cramer Chemical Co.

NATA (National Athletic Trainers' Association)

Officially established in 1950 in Kansas City, MO, with 125 male members and sponsorship from Cramer Chemical Co.

Dean “Deaner” Nesmith

Appointed as the NATA Board Chair in 1952; he was from the University of Kansas (KU).

William “Pinky” Newell

Named the first Executive Secretary of the NATA in 1955 and is known as the “Father of the NATA.”

1957 NATA Milestone

The year the Code of Ethics was adopted.

1959 NATA Milestone

The year the first undergraduate (UG) programs were approved by the NATA, including Mankato State, Indiana State, New Mexico University, and Lamar University.

1969 AMA resolution

Official statement by the American Medical Association declaring that “…the athletic trainer is indispensable.”

Professional Education and Certification Committee (PEC)

Committee formed in 1969 to oversee the educational and certification standards of the profession.

1970 NATA Milestone

The year the first NATA certification exam was administered, which is now known as the BOC exam.

Robert “Bobby” Gunn

The first President of the NATA, elected in 1972 when the Board Chair position was eliminated.

1974 Athletic Training Definition

“The art and science of prevention and management of injuries at all levels of athletic activity.”

Current BOC Definition (2017)

Healthcare professionals who render service or treatment under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, including injury prevention, emergent care, and rehabilitation.

Practice Analysis

First published in 1982, this is a survey of new ATCs to determine the knowledge, skills, and importance of tasks in their daily jobs.

June 1990 AMA Milestone

The American Medical Association officially recognized Athletic Training as an allied health profession.

CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation)

The body that became the accrediting entity for AT education programs in 1990, replacing NATA's internal approval process.

CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)

The current accrediting body for athletic training educational programs.

Julie Max

The first female President of the NATA, hailing from California State University at Fullerton.

2004 Eligibility Change

The year the accredited program route became the only route to BOC exam eligibility, officially eliminating the internship route.

2015 Strategic Alliance Joint Statement

The decision to change the professional entry-level degree for Athletic Training to a master's degree.

2022 Degree Transition

The last year students were permitted to enter bachelor's degree programs for athletic training before the master's requirement took full effect.

Orthopedic Specialty

A specialty area recognized by the BOC with key developments or exams occurring in 2021.