Where do ATCs Practice?
High School Athletic trainers in the high school work to prevent, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries which may happen during practice or competition. Some athletic trainer’s teach at the high school during the day, while others may work at a sports medicine clinic. College/University At the college level the athletic trainer covers practice sessions and home and away competitions, supervises the educational experiences of student trainers and may teach sports medicine courses. Many colleges and universities around the country offer an NATA approved undergraduate curriculum where students major in athletic training. Clinical In a sports medicine clinic, athletic trainers have a variety of responsibilities. They may work with patient treatment and rehabilitation, provide athletic training coverage for a high school or small college and conduct coaches certification workshops and other sports medicine educational programs. Professional Athletic trainers work year-round with the pro