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2026-2027 EXAM REFERENCES BOCATC.ORG 1 2026-2027 Exam References The reference list below represents the materials used to support exam items during the March 2026 to February 2027 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. A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Physiology and Injury Management: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Porter, S. and Wilson, J. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. 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 Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology. Smith, D.L. and Fernhall, B. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. Pollak, A.N. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. An Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Sports Nutrition. Amato, D. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists. Archer, P. and Nelson, L. Boulder, CO: Books of Discovery. Athletic Taping, Bracing and Casting. Perrin, D. and McLeod, I. 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. The Atlas of Emergency Medicine. Knoop, K.J., Stack, L.B., Storrow, A.B. and Thurman, R.J. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. 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 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. Documentation For Athletic Training. Konin, J. and Thompson, M. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior. Hart, C. and Ksir, C. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 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.2026-2027 EXAM REFERENCES BOCATC.ORG 2 Emergency Response Management for the Athletic Trainers. Miller, M.G. and Berry, D.C. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Empowering Health Decisions. Greenberg, J.S. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Essential Concepts for Healthy Living. Alters, S. and Schiff, W. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Essentials of Athletic Injury Management. Prentice, W. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Essentials of Health, Culture, and Diversity: Understanding People, Reducing Disparities. Edberg, M. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Haff, G.G. and Triplett, N.T. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals. Howlett, B., Rogo, E. and Shelton, T. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Evidence into Practice Integrating Judgement, Values, and Research. Hack, L.M. and Gwyer, J. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training. Raab, S. and Craig, D. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 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., Long, B.C. and Cavallario, J.M. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. 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. Fundamentals of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. Cartwright, L.A. and Peer, K.S. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine: Concussion and Other Nervous System Injuries in the Athlete. Petraglia, A.L., Bailes, J.E. and Day, A.L. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Health & Wellness. Edlin, G. and Golanty, E. Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. The Health Care Manager’s Human Resources Handbook. McConnell, C.R. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Human Resource Management in Health Care Principles and Practice. Fallon, L.F. Jr and McConnell, C.R. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis. Levangie, P., Norkin, C. and Lewek, M. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. The Knee. Sgaglione, N.A., Lubowitz, J.H. and Provencher, M.T. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. 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. Medical Conditions in the Physically Active. Flanagin, K.W. and Cuppett, M.M. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach by Body System. Gylys, B. and Masters, R. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. 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. Musculoskeletal Assessment Joint Range of Motion, Muscle Testing and Function. Clarkson, H. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. 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. Netter’s Sports Medicine. Madden, C.C., Putukian, M., McCarty, E.C. and Young, C.C. Philadelphia, PA: Elseiver. Non-Orthopedic Emergency Care in Athletics. Feld, F., Gorse, K.M. and Blanc, R.O. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Nutrition For Sport, Exercise, and Health. Spano M.A., Kruskall L.J. and Thomas, D. T. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 2026-2027 Exam References2026-2027 EXAM REFERENCES BOCATC.ORG 3 Ortho Notes: Clinical Examination Pocket Guide. Gulick, D. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. 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 Physical Assessment. Magee, D. and Manske, R. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 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. Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete. Andrews J.R., Harrelson G.L. and Wilk, K.E. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. 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. Psychology of Sport Injury. Brewer, B. and Redmond, C. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 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. Quick Questions in Sport-Related Concussion: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine. Valovich McLeod, T.C. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Quick Questions in the Shoulder: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine. Huxel Bliven, K.C. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Houglum P., Boyle-Walker K.L. and Houglum, D.E. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Prentice, W.E. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Athletes: Prevention, Treatment and Return to Sport. Arciero, R., Cordasco, F. and Provencher, M. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Spine Injuries in Athletes. Hecht, A. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach. Rehberg, R.S. and Konin, J.G. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. Sports Nutrition for Health Professionals. Muth, N. and Zive, M. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Strength and Conditioning: A Biomechanical Approach. Moir, G.L. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. Kisner, C., Borstad, J. and Colby, L.A. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Therapeutic Modalites The Art and Science. Draper, D., Jutte, L. and Knight, K. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Therapeutic Modalities. Starkey, C. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries. Denegar, C.R., Saliba, E. and Saliba, S. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation. Prentice, W. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Trail Guide to the Body. Biel, A. Boulder, CO: Books of Discovery. Wound Management: Principles and Practice. Myers, B.A. Boston, MA: Pearson. 2026-2027 Exam ReferencesNext >