Where You AT: Exploring International Immersion Opportunities

Are you an athletic training student contemplating an international immersion experience? Or perhaps you’re an educator responsible for organizing such trips. In this episode of “Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe,” James Gardiner, MSc, CAT, CSCS, sits down with Antonella Felippo, DAT, LAT, ATC, and Scott Lawrance, DHSc, LAT, ATC, to share the ultimate guide to practicing athletic training abroad. Tune in as we dive into essential questions, such as how long an immersion experience needs to be to make it worthwhile and what steps you should take to prepare. Learn how to gauge the effectiveness of these experiences for your students and discover practical tips for applying your newfound skills once you return home. Plus, get insights on where to find support and how to get started on your global adventure. 

“Where You AT? Athletic Training Around the Globe” is a “NATA-Cast” podcast series in which we dive deeper into the role of the NATA International Committee and its dedication to the internationalization of the athletic training profession.

RESOURCES:
NATA International Committee
WFATT Conference 2025
NATA International Ambassador Program
NATA Immersion Experiences

CONTACT INFO FOR GUESTS:
Antonella Felippo <antofelippo@yahoo.com> 
Scott Lawrance <slawranc@purdue.edu> 
James Gardiner <jrp.gardiner@gmail.com> 

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