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When was the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) founded, and in what city was the first meeting held?
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1950, Dallas
- B.
1955, New York City
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1965, Kansas City
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1950, Kansas City
- E.
1970, Houston
Correct Answer
D. 1950, Kansas CityExplanation
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) was founded in 1950 when the first meeting of the NATA took place in Kansas City. About 200 athletic trainers gathered to discuss the future of their profession.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many members does the NATA currently have?
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Less than 5000
- B.
Between 5000 and 10000
- C.
Between 10000 and 20000
- D.
Between 20000 and 30000
- E.
More than 30000
Correct Answer
E. More than 30000Explanation
From humble beginnings, the association has expanded to encompass a global membership totaling more than 30,000, plus a full-time executive director and staff. Members serve as leaders for the association, which has multiple committees working together to help advance the profession.Rate this question:
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- 3.
10 district athletic trainers’ associations align with the several regional associations. These districts operate independent of NATA, choose their own officers and craft their own agendas and bylaws. What district is FWATA, and what does it stand for?
- A.
8, Far West Athletic Trainers Association
- B.
6, Fear Without Athletic Trainers Association
- C.
1, For What Athletic Trainers Are!
- D.
This is not a district, quit making stuff up.
- E.
8, Funky West Athletic Trainers Association
Correct Answer
A. 8, Far West Athletic Trainers AssociationExplanation
FWATA stands for Far West Athletic Trainers Association. It is one of the district athletic trainers' associations that align with several regional associations. These district associations operate independently of NATA, choosing their own officers and crafting their own agendas and bylaws.Rate this question:
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- 4.
True or False: Our counterparts in Canada are also known as Athletic Trainers.
- A.
True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False, athletic trainers north of the border are Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT(C))Rate this question:
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- 5.
Currently there is a US House of Representatives Bill affecting athletic trainers. What is its number, and acronym?
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1586, PAAT
- B.
1137, ATEAM
- C.
711, SNG
- D.
911, ATEAM
- E.
What are you talking about?
Correct Answer
B. 1137, ATEAMExplanation
The Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare (ATEAM) Act of 2009 (HR 1137) has been introduced into the House of Representatives. This bill would improve patient access to athletic trainers, allow physician choice of a wider range of qualified health professionals, and restore the ability of athletic trainers to work incident-to a physician. Contact your member of the House today and encourage them to co-sponsor H.R. 1137. Visit the NATA Legislative Action Center: http://capwiz.com/nata/home/Rate this question:
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- 6.
True or False: Barrie Steele is the District 10 Director.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True! Each of the 10 NATA districts has a director, go here to see who yours is... http://www.nata.org/about_NATA/bod.htmRate this question:
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