The NATA's Executive Committee for Education (ECE) sets the direction for athletic training education. Emphasizing a commitment to improving patient care through an evidence-based approach, the ECE proactively influences best educational practices that reflect the profession's interdisciplinary nature and commitment to learning across the professional's lifespan.

As the BOC is a liaison member of the ECE, BOC staff and board liaisons are active participants in the work of the ECE. The NATA's Knowledge Initiatives Department works closely with the BOC's Provider Relations Department as new programs are developed.