What does FNATA mean in ACADEMIC DEGREES

FNFATA stands for Fellow of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. It is an honor bestowed upon members who have distinguished themselves academically, professionally, and through volunteer service at the state or national level.

To become a FNFATA, you must first be a certified member in good standing with the association. You must also demonstrate academic excellence and professional achievement that is nationally recognized, as well as volunteer service to your state or national organization.

Fellows provide leadership within the profession by acting as advocates for athletes of all levels and providing resources to promote professionalism among athletic trainers. They also seek to expand research related to injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, and treatment in athletic training.

Benefits associated with becoming a Fellow include special recognition at the association's annual meeting banquet and the use of "FNFATA" after one's name on business cards or promotional materials. In addition, Fellows receive discounts on educational courses offered by NATA-approved providers and access to exclusive networking opportunities at local, state and national meetings.

The status of Fellow does not expire; once somebody has been accepted into this prestigious designation they are recognized indefinitely until they voluntarily remove themselves from it or their membership status with NATA is terminated due to non-payment or other causes beyond their control.