The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.

The American College of Sports Medicine advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

The BOC establishes and regularly reviews both the standards for the practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for BOC Certified ATs. The BOC has the only accredited certification program for ATs in the US.

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization currently incorporated in the State of Texas. Filings of incorporation are available through the Texas Secretary of State. The CAATE is recognized as an accrediting agency by the Council of Higher Education (CHEA).

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world-leading membership organization for thousands of elite strength coaches, personal trainers, and dedicated researchers and educators.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society is to: Empower Athletic Trainers to be leaders in transforming healthcare by advocating, educating and providing resources to deliver quality patient-centered healthcare.