"Athletic training" means the practice of prevention, recognition, assessment, management, treatment, disposition, and reconditioning of athletic injuries under the direction of a licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist, or chiropractor. However, in a clinic accessible to the general public, the term means practicing athletic training only upon the referral and order of a licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist, or chiropractor. The term includes the following:

1. (1) Practice that may be conducted by an athletic trainer through the use of heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, exercise, rehabilitation, or mechanical devices related to the care and the conditioning of athletes.
2. (2) The organization and administration of educational programs and athletic facilities.
3. (3) The education and the counseling of the public on matters related to athletic training.

As added by P.L.213-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.84-1998, SEC.7.