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Athletic The University of Idaho's blog section is a pool of resources about Athletic Training and its fundamental concepts like rehabilitation, injury prevention, etc.
University of Idaho Blog
1M ago
Unless you are an athletic trainer or physical therapist, you may have never heard of manual therapy. And even within the profession, some practitioners know many manual therapy techniques and use them often, while others may know few techniques and do not use them at all. Here at the University of Idaho, we believe in […]
The post Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training: Manual Therapy and Hands-On Approaches appeared first on UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
8M ago
Athletic Training began as an all-male profession, with no female members in the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) until more than twenty years after its inception in 1950. Fast forward to today, and there are more women in the athletic training profession than men. What changed? How did the field evolve? Who were the women trailblazers in the field? What challenges do female athletic trainers still face? Join us to answer these questions and others on our deep dive into women in athletic training.
The Rise of Female Athletic Trainers
When Presid ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
Introduction
Sports nutrition is a vital component of an athlete’s performance and overall well-being. To learn more, we sat down with Dr. Ann Brown, Performance Nutrition Specialist and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory here at the University of Idaho. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of nutrition for athletes, as well as burst some common myths.
Why is Sports Nutrition Important?
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in an athlete’s performance, recovery, and overall health. Here are some key reasons why sports nutrition matters:
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University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
Introduction
At the University of Idaho, we have had the privilege of witnessing tremendous growth and diversification in the field of athletic training over the last decade or so. Athletic trainers, with their comprehensive knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries, therapeutic techniques, and preventive care, are no longer limited to traditional sports settings. Today, I want to shed light on some exciting and unique alternative jobs for athletic trainers available. Whether you are interested in working in an industrial setting or theme park, this blog will help you explore the ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
In the United States, American football has the most participants of any other sport at both the high school and college level. The NFL (National Football League) is the leading professional football league in the United States. It comprises 32 franchises divided into two conferences, each of which have extensive staffs focused on the safety and well-being of their players. For many athletic trainers, being able to work in the NFL is a lifelong dream come true.
What is it like to be an NFL athletic trainer? How much do NFL athletic trainers make? How does a person becom ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
One of the most common questions our faculty and staff hear from people outside the profession is “What do athletic trainers do?” According to the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), “Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state’s statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prev ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephen Panteleakos, who graduated earlier this year from our University of Idaho MSAT program. As an athletic training student, Stephen was always a delight to be around. Our faculty and staff were excited when he decided to continue his education with a Doctor in Athletic Training (DAT) here with us. Because of the unique structure of our DAT, Stephen is now balancing full-time employment with his graduate athletic training coursework. I caught up with him during his busy schedule to get some insight on our program from ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
If you are applying to athletic training programs, you’re likely going to need letters of recommendation. Our program here at the University of Idaho requires three. We talk to many students who have questions about this. What does LOR stand for? Who should they ask for a letter? What is the process like? What can they do to make their letter of recommendation really shine? While obtaining letters may seem daunting, we’re here to demystify the process and help you get some amazing letters of recommendation!
What is a letter of recommendation? The ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
Have you recently completed your degree, and are ready to start your athletic trainer career? Finishing your degree and earning certification is a big step towards landing your dream job, but the next step is nailing your interview. While interviews for athletic training jobs may have similarities to interviews in other fields, there are some key lines of questioning that are different. And we’re not just talking about technical athletic training questions! So, let’s dive in and look at some athletic training interview questions. We won’t be getting into specific ..read more
University of Idaho Blog
9M ago
Athletic training is a growing field found at the intersection of active lifestyles and healthcare. Athletic trainers support their patients in a variety of ways, such as emergency care, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. They are also found in a variety of settings, from traditional settings in collegiate and professional sports teams, to high schools, public safety, and industrial settings. If the idea of practicing healthcare in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with active individuals sounds intriguing to you, you may be an athletic trainer in the making! Are you wonde ..read more