About the West Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association (WVATA)

Athletic trainers are unique health care professionals who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. The WVATA represents and supports members of the athletic training profession. WVATA advocates for equal access to athletic trainers for patients and clients of all ages and supports the licensure of its membership.  West Virginia is one of four states that do NOT statutorily recognize the allied health care profession of athletic training.