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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

  3. Foundation Goals • 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

  4. Leadership Directory Mike Sitler: President, Chair Exec Committee Clint Thompson: Vice President, Exec Committee Sue Hillman: Treasurer, Exec Committee Mark Hoffman: Research Committee Chair Ken Kladnik: Scholarship Committee Chair R.T. Floyd: Member Development Chair MaryBeth Horodyski: Public Relations Chair Tara Lepp: Nominating Committee Chair Jeff Kearney: Sponsor Development Chair Ronnie Barnes: At Large Mick Koester: At Large Chuck Kimmel: NATA Board of Directors Liaison District Chairs & State Representatives

  5. Staff Members Foundation Director: John Oliver Development Coordinator: Patsy Brown Foundation Associate: Barbara Niland Accounting Associate: Reyna Zamora

  6. District ChairsFulfilling the Foundation’s Mission… District 1: Charlie Redmond District 2: Steve Bair District 3: Bob Casmus District 4: Sally Nogle District 5: DC Colt District 6: Matt Comeau District 7: Tamara McLeod District 8: Brent Mangus District 9: Mike Wilkinson District 10: Tara Lepp

  7. Committees Activities Programs

  8. ScholarshipsSupporting our future leaders

  9. ScholarshipsWell over $1.5 Million so far… 899 scholarships awarded thru 2006 2006: 73 x $2000=$146,000 Approximately 1 out of 3 applicants receive a scholarship!! Apply now!! Thanks to Bill Chambers for all his work In obtaining scholarship sponsorship!

  10. 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!!

  11. Congratulations 2006 Scholarship Winners! 39 - Undergraduate scholarships 25 - Master’s scholarships 9 - Doctoral scholarships

  12. 2006 District 1 Scholarship Winners

  13. 2006 District 2 Scholarship Winners

  14. 2006 District 3 Scholarship Winners

  15. 2006 District 4 Scholarship Winners

  16. 2006 District 5 Scholarship Winners 2006 District 6 Scholarship Winners

  17. 2006 District 7 Scholarship Winners 2006 District 8 Scholarship Winners

  18. 2006 District 9 Scholarship Winners 2006 District 10 Scholarship Winners

  19. 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 ’05-’06: Cervical Spine Injuries ’06-’07: The ATC/Clinical Instructor

  20. 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 (12.5) Current Trends in Use of E-stim (8.5)

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

  22. Sponsoring Summits on Vital Health Care Topics(Summaries available through Foundation website) • Sudden Death • Healthcare of Youth Sports Participants • Consensus Conference • Infusing Evidence-Based Medicine into Athletic Training and Clinical Practice

  23. ResearchGrant Program Accomplishments • Over 2 million dollars of funded research • Over 150 funded research projects directly applicable to the healthcare of the physically active • REF funded research has appeared in numerous scientific journals

  24. General Grants Program • Application Deadline February 15 & August 15 • General Categories: • Basic Science • Applied Science • Educational Research • Online pre-proposals process

  25. Recommend to REF BOD for Funding Pre-Proposal(Evaluated within 6 weeks) Recommend Not to Fund with Approval for Resubmission Accepted Pre-Proposals: Investigators Invited to Submit Full Proposal within 2 Years Recommend to REF BOD for Funding After Revisions Recommend Not to Fund without Approval for Resubmission Grant Proposal Submitted February 15 or August 15 Proposal Reviewed by Research Committee & Content Specific External Reviewers Investigators Notified of REF BOD Action (January for August submission and June for February submission) Research Committee Consider all Proposals at Face-to-Face Meeting General Grants Program Process Pre-Proposal Submission (Rolling submissions) Research Committee Makes one of the following Recommendations for Each Proposal REF Board of Directors takes Action on Recommendations

  26. Current Requests for Proposals • General Grant Program • Epidemiological Study of Pediatric Sports Health Care • Exercise by Children and Adolescents in Warm and Hot Environments • Bone and Joint Decade • Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

  27. Title of Study Take Home Message Description of study, with results and conclusion Dissemination of Funded Research Grant Information Summaries (53 available)

  28. Dissemination of Funded Research • Scientific Journals • Journal of Athletic Training • Gait and Posture • Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology • Clinical Biomechanics • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise • Journal of Women's Health and Gender Based Medicine • Journal of Hand Therapy • Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery • Journal of Physical Therapy • European Journal of Applied Physiology • Journal of Applied Sport Psychology • International Journal of Neuroscience • Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy • Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation • International Journal of Sports Medicine

  29. Funding of Graduate Student Research • Osternig Master’s Grant • Multiple awards up to $1000 • April 15th & October 15thApp. Deadline • Doctoral Grant • $2500 Maximum • March 1st App. Deadline • More Information at www.natafoundation.org

  30. NATA Foundation Distinguished Scholars Awards • Distinguished Athletic Training Research Award • New Investigator Award • Doctoral Dissertation Award

  31. Distinguished Athletic Training Research Award • Presented in honor of Joseph S. Torg, M.D. • Sponsored by Riddell, Inc. • Award Winners • Kevin M. Guskiewicz (2006) • Christopher D. Ingersoll (2005) • Craig R. Denegar (2003) • Scott M. Lephart (2002) • David O. Draper (2001) • John W. Powell (2000) • David H. Perrin (1999) • Louis R. Osternig (1998) • Kenneth L. Knight (1997)

  32. New Investigator Award • Presented in honor of Freddie H. Fu, M.D. • Award Winners • Darin A. Padua (2006) • Joseph B. Myers (2005) • J. Ty Hopkins (2004) • Sandra J. Schultz (2003) • Jay N. Hertel (2002) • Douglas J. Casa (2001) • Mitchell L. Cordova (2000) • Kevin M. Guskiewicz (1999) • Scott M. Lephart (1998)

  33. Doctoral Dissertation Award • Presented in honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC • Annually recognizes highest quality research that emanates from a doctoral dissertation • Award Winners • Timothy A. Butterfield (2006) • Riann M. Palmieri (2005) • More Information at www.natafoundation.org

  34. Free Communication Program • Submissions have increased by 73% over the past 5 years • Quality of presented research has increased • Journal of Athletic Training Supplement reaching over 30,000 NATA members

  35. 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

  36. NATA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization:How can you help to support Athletic Training, and ensure that all the Foundation’s activities 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 Fun Run NATA Night 2006 with Atlanta Braves! Foundation Golf Classic

  37. Keep in touch with the Foundation’s many activities… natafoundation.org Foundation eBlast Newsletter Foundation News

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

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