Tips for Entry
Read the Journal of Athletic Training (https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat) and the Athletic Training Education Journal (https://meridian.allenpress.com/atej/issue) to learn more about the field.
Visit https://jobs.nata.org for job listings.
Attend the National Athletic Trainers' Association’s Clinical Symposia & Athletic Training Expo to network and participate in continuing education classes.
Visit https://www.nata.org/professional-interests/emerging-settings for information on emerging practice areas for sports trainers.
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