N.Y. Educ. Law § 8352
Definition of athletic training
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2015
§ 8352. Definition of practice of athletic training. The practice of\nthe profession of athletic training is defined as the application of\nprinciples, methods and procedures for managing athletic injuries, which\nshall include the preconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning of an\nindividual who has suffered an athletic injury through the use of\nappropriate preventative and supportive devices, under the supervision\nof a physician and recognizing illness and referring to the appropriate\nmedical professional with implementation of treatment pursuant to\nphysician's orders. Athletic training includes instruction to coaches,\nathletes, parents, medical personnel and communities in the area of care\nand prevention of athletic injuries.\n The scope of work described herein shall not be construed as\nauthorizing the reconditioning of neurologic injuries, conditions or\ndisease.\n
§ 8352. Definition of athletic training. The practice of the\nprofession of athletic training is defined as:\n 1. The prevention, recognition, examination, evaluation, assessment,\nmanagement, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries;\n 2. The recognition of illness and referral to the appropriate medical\nprofessional with implementation of treatment pursuant to physician's\norders;\n 3. Instruction to coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and\ncommunities in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries; and\n 4. The use of clinically appropriate therapeutic modalities and\ntechniques, including the use of:\n (a) Physical, chemical, and mechanical means including the use of\nheat, cold, light, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, mobilization\nas it relates to athletic training, including non-thrust mobilization,\nand exercise; and\n (b) Appropriate preventative and supportive devices and temporary\nsplinting or bracing.\n
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