People For The Advancement Of Athletic Training-1

1. True or False: Our counterparts in Canada are also known as Athletic Trainers.

True

False

False, athletic trainers north of the border are Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT(C))

Explanation

False, athletic trainers north of the border are Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT(C))

2. 10 district athletic trainers’ associations align with the several regional associations. These districts operate independent of NATA, choose their own officers and craft their own agendas and bylaws. What district is FWATA, and what does it stand for?

8, Far West Athletic Trainers Association

6, Fear Without Athletic Trainers Association

1, For What Athletic Trainers Are!

This is not a district, quit making stuff up.

8, Funky West Athletic Trainers Association

FWATA stands for Far West Athletic Trainers Association. It is one of the district athletic trainers' associations that align with several regional associations. These district associations operate independently of NATA, choosing their own officers and crafting their own agendas and bylaws.

Explanation

FWATA stands for Far West Athletic Trainers Association. It is one of the district athletic trainers' associations that align with several regional associations. These district associations operate independently of NATA, choosing their own officers and crafting their own agendas and bylaws.

3. True or False: Barrie Steele is the District 10 Director.

True

False

True! Each of the 10 NATA districts has a director, go here to see who yours is... http://www.nata.org/about_NATA/bod.htm

Explanation

True! Each of the 10 NATA districts has a director, go here to see who yours is... http://www.nata.org/about_NATA/bod.htm

4. When was the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) founded, and in what city was the first meeting held?

1950, Dallas

1955, New York City

1965, Kansas City

1950, Kansas City

1970, Houston

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) was founded in 1950 when the first meeting of the NATA took place in Kansas City. About 200 athletic trainers gathered to discuss the future of their profession.

Explanation

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) was founded in 1950 when the first meeting of the NATA took place in Kansas City. About 200 athletic trainers gathered to discuss the future of their profession.

5. Currently there is a US House of Representatives Bill affecting athletic trainers. What is its number, and acronym?

1586, PAAT

1137, ATEAM

711, SNG

911, ATEAM

What are you talking about?

The Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare (ATEAM) Act of 2009 (HR 1137) has been introduced into the House of Representatives. This bill would improve patient access to athletic trainers, allow physician choice of a wider range of qualified health professionals, and restore the ability of athletic trainers to work incident-to a physician. Contact your member of the House today and encourage them to co-sponsor H.R. 1137. Visit the NATA Legislative Action Center: http://capwiz.com/nata/home/

Explanation

The Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare (ATEAM) Act of 2009 (HR 1137) has been introduced into the House of Representatives. This bill would improve patient access to athletic trainers, allow physician choice of a wider range of qualified health professionals, and restore the ability of athletic trainers to work incident-to a physician. Contact your member of the House today and encourage them to co-sponsor H.R. 1137. Visit the NATA Legislative Action Center: http://capwiz.com/nata/home/

6. How many members does the NATA currently have?

Less than 5000

Between 5000 and 10000

Between 10000 and 20000

Between 20000 and 30000

More than 30000

From humble beginnings, the association has expanded to encompass a global membership totaling more than 30,000, plus a full-time executive director and staff. Members serve as leaders for the association, which has multiple committees working together to help advance the profession.

Explanation

From humble beginnings, the association has expanded to encompass a global membership totaling more than 30,000, plus a full-time executive director and staff. Members serve as leaders for the association, which has multiple committees working together to help advance the profession.