What is an Athletic Trainer?

Learn what athletic trainers are and how valuable they are to organizations.
Learn what athletic trainers are and how valuable they are to organizations.
“By enacting these measures today, we are making sure that student-athletes have the resources and protections to enjoy school sports programs safely,” said Governor Murphy.
Now available: Survey results of 152 licensed athletic trainers employed at New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) member schools.
Even though athletics are currently halted, New Jersey athletic trainers (ATs) remain on the front lines of healthcare. No longer on the sidelines of an athletic event, ATs state-wide are now helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has caused an increased need for healthcare professionals and first responders - a need that athletic trainers are more than qualified to fill.
ATSNJ will be celebrating the accomplishments of our scholarship and award winners at the annual awards program & brunch on Monday, March 2, 2020 during the 34th Annual ATSNJ Conference & Business Meeting.
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The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) held their annual convention in late June. Several New Jersey athletic trainers were honored during the convention.
The risk of sports injuries for a student athlete is something that cannot be denied. Statistics reveal that 90% of student athletes report some sort of sports-related injury. 54% of student athletes report they have played while injured. 37% of high school athletes say they have experienced sprains. 12% report they have sustained concussions and head injuries from their time on the field.