Athletic trainers work with team physicians, exercise physiologists, physical therapists and coaches in the care and prevention of illness and injury related to sports and exercise. An undergraduate degree from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required to sit for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) certification examination beginning in the year 2004. In most states licensure is required. One of the requirements for licensure is to successfully pass the NATA certification examination. Athletic trainers typically work with athletes at the high school, college, or professional level. They might also be employed in sports medicine clinics.

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