Professional Organizations

Kinesiology

NATA (National Athletic Trainers' Association)

"The mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association is to enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries." - NATA Website

GLATA (Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association)

"GLATA strives to enhance the quality of health care for the physically active, promote the athletic trainer and advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries." - GLATA Website

IATA (Illinois Athletic Trainers' Association)

"The Illinois Athletic Trainers' Association (IATA) endeavors to improve the quality of athletic health care in the state of Illinois through the advancement, promotion, and improvement of the Athletic Training Profession at all levels and promote a better working relationship among those persons interested in Athletic Training by providing a means for a free exchange of ideas within the profession." - IATA Website