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NATA Foundation

NATA Foundation. Supporting and Advancing the Athletic Training Profession through Research & Education. Foundation Goals. To advance knowledge base of athletic training profession To encourage research among athletic trainers & those that can contribute to the athletic training knowledge base

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NATA Foundation

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  1. NATA Foundation Supporting and Advancing the Athletic Training Profession through Research & Education

  2. Foundation Goals • To advance knowledge base of athletic training profession • To encourage research among athletic trainers & those that can contribute to the athletic training knowledge base • To provide forums for the exchange of ideas • To facilitate presentation of programs & production of materials providing learning opportunities about athletic training topics • To provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate athletic training students • To plan & implement an on-going total development program

  3. Leadership Directory Mike Sitler: President, Chair Exec Committee Clint Thompson: Vice President, Exec Committee Tom Woods: Treasurer, Exec Committee Mark Hoffman: Research Committee Chair Ken Kladnik: Scholarship Committee Chair R.T. Floyd: Membership Fund Development Chair Katy Curran: Public Relations Chair Kyle Wilson: Nominating Committee Chair Lisa Carlson: Sponsor Development Chair Glen Johnson MD: Liaison Greg Landry MD: At Large Chuck Kimmel: Liason, NATA Board of Directors Liaison District & State Representatives

  4. Staff Members Foundation Director: John Oliver Development Coordinator: Patsy Brown Foundation Assistants: Barbara Niland & Diana Zamora Accounting Manager: Mary McMurray

  5. District RepresentativesFulfilling the Foundation’s Mission… District 1: Brian Fitzgerald District 2: Steve Bair District 3: Joe Gieck District 4: Rene Shingles District 5: DC Colt District 6: Matt Comeau District 7: Jenny Allen District 8: Kyle Wilson District 9: Mike Wilkinson District 10: Tara Lepp

  6. Committees Activities Programs

  7. ScholarshipsSupporting our future leaders

  8. ScholarshipsWell over $1 Million so far… 757 scholarships awarded thru 2003 2004: 66 x $2000=$132,000 Approximately 1 out of 3 applicants receive a scholarship!! Apply now!! Thanks to Bill Chambers for all his work In obtaining scholarship sponsorship!

  9. Scholarship Application DeadlinePostmarked by Feb. 10th Must have 3.2 GPA Must be NATA member Must have sponsor ATC Applications available online!! Don’t drop the ball!!

  10. Congratulations 2004 Scholarship Winners!

  11. 2004 District 1 Scholarship Winners 2004 District 2 Scholarship Winners

  12. 2004 District 3 Scholarship Winners

  13. 2004 District 4 Scholarship Winners

  14. 2004 District 5 Scholarship Winners 2004 District 6 Scholarship Winners

  15. 2004 District 7 Scholarship Winners 2004 District 8 Scholarship Winners

  16. 2004 District 9 Scholarship Winners 2004 District 10 Scholarship Winners

  17. Supporting & Funding NATA Continuing Education Committee Activities Annual Topics Education ’94-’96: Head Injury ’96-’97: Sudden Death ’97-’98: Pharmacology ’98-’99: Psychology of Rehab ’99-’00: Lumbar Spine ’00-’01: Hand/Wrist ’01-’02: Infectious Disease ’02-’03: Athletes with Physical & Cognitive Impairment ’03-’04: Emergency Preparedness ’04-’05: Evidence-Based Athletic Training

  18. Foundation-sponsored PASS/Home Study Programs for CEU’s Myofascial Release (4.5) Psychology of Sport Injuries (4) Managing Low Back Problems (5) Sudden Death in Sports (5) Disordered Eating Among Athletes (8) Management of Bloodborne Pathogens (7) Progressive Rehab - Lower Extremity Injuries (12) Assessing/Rehabilitating Shoulder Instability (5) Pharmacology: Therapeutic Medications (10) Pharmacology: Performance Enhan. & Soc. Drugs (3) Hand & Wrist in Sports (10) (Online) Care & Treatment of Asthma (CEU’s pending) Current Trends in Use of E-stim (CEU’s pending)

  19. Lecture ExchangesPromoting Education and the Transfer of Knowledge through Exchanges with these Prestigious Organizations:

  20. Sponsoring Summits on Vital Health Care Topics(Summaries available through Foundation website) • Sudden Death • Healthcare of Youth • Sports Participants • Consensus Conference

  21. Research Funded well over $1.5 Million so far!! Athletic Trainers integral part of research Issues important to healthcare of physically active Grants in Basic Science, Clinical, & Educational Studies Validates what athletic trainers do, and helps us do it better Gives ATC’s credibility, respect, exposure, and marketability

  22. General Grants ProgramApplication Deadline March 1st & Sept 1st Categories: Pediatric Sports Health Care Basic Science Clinical Studies Sports Injury Epidemiology Observational/Informational Awards Twice/Year (July/Feb) Fund up to 2 year period Preproposals must be done online

  23. Printed information summary of funded studies, where published: available upon request Title of Study Practical Implications Description of study, with results and conclusion

  24. Funding of Post-Graduate Studies Osternig Master’s Grant Multiple awards up to $1000 May 1st & Nov. 1st App. Deadline Proctor & Gamble Doctoral Grant $2500 Maximum March 1st App. Deadline More Information on Foundation website

  25. NATA Foundation Recognizes & Honors Outstanding Researchers William Clancy MD Award for Distinguished Research Freddie Fu MD New Investigator Award 2003 Award Winners (Craig Denegar/Sandra Shultz)

  26. Other Research Activities Supported by NATA Foundation $$ Free Communications Sessions at NATA Meeting to present/publish original research (over 200/year!!) Research Supplement to NATA Journal (over 27,000 received last year!!) $250,000 allocated for Pediatric Sports Health Care research Watch for RFP’s: Epidemiological Study of Pediatric Sports Health Care National High School Injury Surveillance Study Data Exercise by Children & Adolescents in Warm & Hot Environments Evidence-based Clinical Practice in Athletic Training Bone & Joint Decade (2000-2010)

  27. NATA Foundation is Involved with the “Bone & Joint Decade” 2000-2010 Global campaign to help understand & treat musculoskeletal disorders through prevention, education and research. Working in concert with UN, WHO, and other healthcare organizations

  28. NATA Foundation Supports National Safe Kids Campaign National, non-profit effort to protect kids from their number one killer, unintentional injury

  29. NATA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizationHow can you, personally, help to support Athletic Training, and ensure that all the Foundation’s activities that support Athletic Training continue?..... Participate in Foundation’s Fun Events Donate to the Foundation!! Fund/sponsor publishing, scholarship, events,etc. Donate speaker stipends or awards Explore “planned giving” options, including stocks, shares, wills, and more NATA Night 2004 at Power Plant Live! Fun Run Gatorade Golf Classic

  30. Keep in touch with the Foundation’s many activities… natafoundation.org Foundation News

  31. Thank you for your support!! Be sure to take advantage of all the NATA Foundation’s activities!!

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