: Indiana State University launched the first comprehensive curricula in 1948. By 2022, a Master’s degree became the required entry-level credential for the profession. The Six Domains of Practice
Modern athletic trainers operate within six specific "pillars" or domains to provide comprehensive care: athletic training
: The field emerged in the late 1800s alongside organized school sports. The first recognized athletic trainer, James Robinson, was hired by Harvard University in 1881. : Indiana State University launched the first comprehensive