Getting a Gymnasium Trainer

An athletic trainer is a certified, health care professional who practices in the field of athletic training. Athletic training has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an allied health care profession since 1990.


Certified Athletic Trainers meet a detailed set of qualifications in order to be eligible for certification. In some states and jurisdictions, the term "athletic trainer" is not regulated, and persons not certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) use the title athletic trainer. However, certified athletic trainers, sometimes referred to as ATCs, meet or exceed the minimum standards established by the BOC. The Board of Certification is an independent body, itself accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation arm of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA).