Wayne State University Athletics

General 2/28/2025 9:32:00 AM Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Wayne State University Athletics recognizes March as National Athletic Training Month

DETROIT -- Wayne State University Athletics recognizes March as National Athletic Training Month (NATM).

According to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Athletic Trainers are defined as "highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions."

The 2025 NATM slogan is "Champions in Health Care" in recognition of the invaluable medical services that athletic trainers provide in a multitude of health care settings. Athletic trainers are able to evaluate, assess, diagnose and treat a wide array of medical issues, including orthopedic trauma, general medical conditions, and concussions. Athletic Trainers are also CPR/AED and first aid certified, meaning they are also qualified to assess and treat life-threatening conditions and injuries. Athletic Trainers keep athletes healthy and on the playing field, and they also save lives. While athletic trainers are traditionally found in the collegiate or professional athletic settings, they also work in physical therapy clinics, physician offices, hospitals, the military and with law enforcement agencies, and in any other setting where workers are physically active (such as Amazon distribution centers, airport baggage handling departments, or with utility crews/line workers).

The Warrior Sports Medicine Department is currently comprised of seven Certified Athletic Trainers, who work with the 400+ student athletes that make up WSU's 18 athletic teams. Tune in throughout the month of March as we highlight each of our Warrior Athletic Trainers, and help shine a spotlight on the Athletic Training profession.

Follow the WSU Sports Medicine Department on Instagram @waynestatesportsmed for more NATM content.

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