Which statement about the Texas Athletic Trainer Practice Act is true?

• A. It defines scope of practice and licensure requirements.
• B. It prohibits athletic trainers from working with youth sports.
• C. It requires a doctoral degree.
• D. It mandates physician supervision at all times.

Answer: (A)

The Texas Athletic Trainer Practice Act governs how athletic trainers may practice by clearly establishing what they are allowed to do (the scope of practice) and what credentials are needed to practice (licensure requirements). This framework protects the public by outlining permitted activities—such as evaluation, rehabilitation, prevention, and treatment—and the steps to become licensed, including education, certification, and ongoing requirements to maintain licensure. That makes the statement about defining scope of practice and licensure requirements the true description of the act. The other ideas aren’t correct: the act does not ban working with youth sports, it does not mandate a doctoral degree for licensure, and it does not require physician supervision at all times in all settings.