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2025-2026 EXAM REFERENCES BOCATC.ORG 1 2025-2026 Exam References The reference list below represents the materials used to support exam items during the March 2025 to February 2026 exam year, as determined by the subject matter experts of the BOC Exam Development Committee (EDC). Every item is referenced twice to ensure a consensus exists on each item. Please note that a specific “edition” and “year” for each reference is not included in the list for the purpose of simplification. During the exam development process, the BOC uses the most current edition of a reference when constructing items. A Clinical Guide to Surface Palpation. Masaracchio, M. and Frommer, C. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training. Cleary, M. and Walsh Flannigan, K. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Acute Care Physical Therapy A Clinician’s Guide. Malone, J.D. and Bishop, K.L. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice. Harrelson, G.L., Gardner, G. and Winterstein, A. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. Pollak, A.N. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription. Heyward, V.H., Gibson, A.L. and Wagner, D.R. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Athletic Training and Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach. Starkey, C. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Athletic Training and Therapy: Foundations of Behavior and Practice. Kahanov, L. and Payne, E.K. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Atlas of Human Anatomy. Netter, F.H. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. Clinical Exercise for Pathophysiology for Physical Therapy: Examination, Testing, and Exercise Prescription for Movement-Related Disorders. Coglianese, D. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Clinical Exercise Physiology. Ehrman, J.K., Gordon, P.M., Visich, P.S. and Keteyian, S.J. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy. Lippert, L.S. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Clinical Mechanics and Kinesiology. Loudon, J.K., Manske, R.C. and Reiman, M.P. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease. Bhojani, R.A., O’ Conner, D.P. and Fincher, A.L. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training. Cleary, M.A., Abdenour, T.E. and Pavlovich, M. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Concepts of Athletic Training. Pfeiffer, R.P., Magnus, B.C. and Trowbridge, C.A. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Cultural Competence in Sports Medicine. Cartwright, L.A. and Shingles, R.R. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Davis’s Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals. Ciccone, C.D. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. Documentation For Athletic Training. Konin, J. and Thompson, M. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Dutton’s Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention. Dutton, M. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. Pollak, A.N. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Emergency Management for Sport and Physical Activity. Casa, D.J. and Stearns, R.L. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.2025-2026 EXAM REFERENCES BOCATC.ORG 2 Emergency Response Management for the Athletic Trainers. Miller, M.G. and Berry, D.C. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Endurance Sports Nutrition. Eberle, S.G. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Essentials of Medical Language. Allan, D. and Basco, R. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care. Armstrong, A. and Hubbard, M. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Frontera, W.R., Silver, J.K. and Rizzo, T.D. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Haff, G.G. and Triplett, N.T. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training. Raab, S. and Craig, D. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Evidence-Guided Practice: A Framework for Clinical Decision Making in Athletic Training. Van Lunen, B.L., Hankemeier, D.A. and Welch, C.E. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Shultz, S.J., Houglum, P.A. and Perrin, D.H. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries. Starkey, C. and Brown, S.D. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance. Powers, S., Howley, E. and Quindry, J. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Ferri’s Practical Guide: Fast Facts for Patient Care. Ferri, F.F. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. First Aid, CPR, and AED Essentials. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment and Management. Anderson, M. and Barnum, M. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Evidence-Based Practice. Portney, L.G. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Weinberg, R.S. and Gould, D. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Fundamentals of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. Cartwright, L.A. and Peer, K.S. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Healthy Eating Every Day. Carpenter, R. and Finley, C. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Inclusive Leisure: A Strengths-Based Approach. Devine, M.A. and Anderson, L.S. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration. Pozgar, G.D. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation. McGill, S. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Management Strategies in Athletic Training. Konin, J. and Ray, R. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Manual of Structural Kinesiology. Floyd, R.T. and Thompson, C. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Medical Conditions in the Physically Active. Flanagin, K.W. and Cuppett, M.M. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Medical Terminology: With Case Studies in Sports Medicine. Walsh Flanagan, K. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Michlovitz’s Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention. Bellow, J. and Nolan, T. Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis. Miller’s Review of Orthopedics. Miller M. and Thompson S. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook. Clark, N. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training. Clark, M.A. and Lucett, S.C. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statements. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Dallas, TX: Journal of Athletic Training. 2025-2026 Exam References2025-2026 EXAM REFERENCES BOCATC.ORG 3 Netter’s Sports Medicine. Madden, C.C., Putukian, M., McCarty, E.C. and Young, C.C. Philadelphia, PA: Elseiver. Nutrition for Healthy Living. Schiff, W. St. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Nutrition For Sport, Exercise, and Health. Spano M.A., Kruskall L.J. and Thomas, D. T. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation of the Athlete Getting Back in the Game. Reider, B.C., Davies, G.J. and Provencher, M.T. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders. Orthopedic Clinical Examination. Reiman, M. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Orthopedic Joint Mobilization and Manipulation: An Evidence Based Approach. Manske, R.C., Lehecka, B.J., Reiman, M. and Loudon, J. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. Magee, D. and Manske, R. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An Evidence-Based Approach. Cook, C.E. and Hegedus, E.J. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding. Beam, J.W. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Pharmacology Clear & Simple. Watkins, C.J. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Pharmacology in Rehabilitation. Ciccone, C.D. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Pharmacology: An Introduction. Hitner, H. and Nagle, B. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete. Andrews J.R., Harrelson G.L. and Wilk, K.E. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. Physiology of Sport and Exercise. Kenney, W.L., Wilmore, J.H. and Costill, D.L. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Postural Correction. Johnson, J. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Preventing Sudden Death in Sport & Physical Activity. Casa, D. and Stearns, R. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Principles of Athletic Training: A Guide to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice. Prentice, W. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Principles of Evaluation and Research for Health Care Programs. Perrin, K.M. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers. Houglum, J., Harrelson, G.L. and Seefeldt, T.W. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Psychosocial Strategies for Athletic Training. Granquist, M., Hamson-Utley, J., Kenow, L. and Stiller-Ostrowski, J. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Quick Questions in Heat-Related Illness and Hydration: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine. Lopez, R.M. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Radiographic Pathology for Technologists. Kowalczyk, N. St Louis, MO: Elsevier. Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Prentice, W.E. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Shoulder Instability A Compresensive Approach. Provencher, M. and Romeo, A. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Spine Injuries in Athletes. Hecht, A. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Sports Nutrition for Health Professionals. Muth, N. and Zive, M. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. Kisner, C., Borstad, J. and Colby, L.A. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation. Prentice, W. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries. Denegar, C.R., Saliba, E. and Saliba, S. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Trail Guide to Body Student Workbook. Biel, A. Boulder, CO: Books of Discovery. Trail Guide to the Body. Biel, A. Boulder, CO: Books of Discovery. 2025-2026 Exam ReferencesNext >