How to Stop Doomscrolling and Start Studying for the BOC Exam
You finally have an hour to study for the BOC exam. You know you should review therapeutic interventions or complete a practice test. Instead, you…
10 Fresh BOC Exam Study Strategies You May Not Have Tried
Preparing for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam is so much more than rereading textbooks and highlighting notes. Because the exam asks you to apply…
Tackling the Thoughts That Stop You From Studying
Sometimes, we get caught up in the minor issues of our lives, mistakenly perceiving them as more significant than they truly are. It's easy to get so …
5 Study Strategies to Help You Retain More for the BOC Exam
Preparing for the BOC exam isn’t just about cramming facts. It’s about making the knowledge stick so you can apply it confidently in real-world clinical…
NATA Position Statement Review Part 12: SLAP Injuries in the Overhead Athlete
Superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) injuries are one of the more challenging shoulder conditions for athletic trainers to evaluate and manage, particularly in overhead athletes. Baseball…
From Student to Clinician: Success Strategies for Second-Year MSAT Students
The second year of a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program often feels very different from the first. The excitement and uncertainty of…
Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of an MSAT Program: Tips and Tricks for Athletic Training Students
Starting a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program is exciting, rewarding, and, at times, overwhelming. Between coursework, clinical experiences, skills assessments, and adjusting…
Post-Study Recharge: How to Reset Your Brain and Stay Sharp for the Next Session
Studying for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam for athletic trainers isn’t just about how many hours you log. It’s about how well you recover…
Prepping for the BOC Exam: How Soon is Too Soon?
We get tons of questions from athletic training students about when to start preparing for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. In most years, we…
Priorities Matter: A Smarter Way to Focus Your BOC Exam Study Plan
You should have a laser-focused game plan for how you prepare for the BOC exam.