Athletic training is practice by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.   (SIT - NATA 12/07)

Old Dominion University Athletic Training Mission Statement
The Old Dominion University Athletic Training Staff, in conjunction with the Athletics Department and the University, strives to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art, quality healthcare services for the well-being of the student-athletes. Each member of the Old Dominion University Athletic Training Staff will do his or her part to provide professional leadership, counseling and education necessary to prevent, manage, rehabilitate and return the student-athlete to athletic activity as quickly, but as safely as possible. The Old Dominion University Athletic Training staff will work with university and community healthcare providers to establish a partnership with the student athletes and the coaches.