This document provides an overview of athletic training as a profession. It defines athletic training as the prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and healthcare administration of athletic injuries. It describes the roles and responsibilities of various members of the sports medicine team, including certified athletic trainers, team physicians, coaches, parents, athletes, officials, and athletic training students. It also outlines best practices for establishing an athletic training program, managing an athletic training facility, record keeping, and obtaining additional certifications beyond athletic training certification.