About JATO
In the United States of America (USA), one of the global leaders in the advancement of sport, the role of athletic training in the prevention, management, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries is well established. As a result, athletic trainers in the USA are recognized as an essential part of the sport medicine team at all levels of sport from high school to professional sports.
In 1975, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), introduced the profession of athletic training in Japan. In 1977, the first Japanese citizen was NATA certified as an Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC). Now more than 170 Japanese ATCs are active in various sports.
Increasing sports participation at various levels, has caused the Japanese people to recognize the importance of the services provided by an athletic trainer. Interest in athletic trainers and athletic training has been increasing year by year. Establishment of the Japan Athletic Trainers Organization (JATO) in June 1996 with support from the NATA, has boosted the presence of athletic training in Japan. JATO continued to grow and became an official affiliate organization of NATA in 2014.
To foresee and to be more effective in the future in athletic training, JATO was reorganized/restructured and officially incorporated as the Japan Athletic Trainers' Organization in August 2018.
JATO is also proud to be a voting member of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT)
【JATO's mission】
To develop and promote athletic training in Japan and Asia and contribute to the health of people participating in sports and physical activities at various levels by collaborating with national and international organizations in the area of sports medicine and sciences.
【Purpose of JATO】
1. In addition to promoting athletic training and educational activities, we aim to promote the official recognition of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Japan.
2. We aim to improve academic knowledge and practical skill level on athletic training.
3. We will provide a place for members to freely exchange opinions and ideas on common interests in athletic training in Japan
4. We will create and arrange a cooperative system to efficiently carry out tasks with experts engaged in the athletic training industry.
