The Trusted Voice of Athletic Therapy in Saskatchewan

From athletes to everyday movers — we’ve got your back.

Who We Are

The Saskatchewan Athletic Therapists Association (SATA) is the trusted voice for Athletic Therapy in Saskatchewan. We exist to advocate for the profession, support Certified Athletic Therapists, and educate the public about the power of Athletic Therapy. While we are a voluntary organization, our mission is grounded in setting high standards for care, certification, and community connection.

We operate in alignment with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA), contributing to national efforts while focusing on the unique needs of our province. Through leadership, education, and innovation, we’re building a healthier, more informed Saskatchewan — one Certified Athletic Therapist, one patient, and one active lifestyle at a time.

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What is Athletic Therapy?

Athletic Therapy focuses on the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries — from sprains and strains to post-surgical recovery. Certified Athletic Therapists are trained in emergency care, exercise rehab, and injury management, working with all types of individuals: athletes, active professionals, weekend warriors, and everyone in between.

Grounded in five core areas — prevention, assessment, intervention, practice management, and professional responsibility — Certified Athletic Therapists are highly skilled in keeping bodies moving, restoring function, and reducing pain. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or optimizing performance, Athletic Therapy offers expert care designed for your everyday mobility and long-term health.

Prevention

Helping you stay injury-free through proactive education, conditioning, and protective strategies.

Assessment

Identifying the root cause of pain or dysfunction through expert testing and clinical insight.

Intervention

Delivering hands-on treatment, emergency care, and personalized rehab plans to restore movement and performance.

Practice Management

Maintaining accurate records and streamlined care to ensure safe, effective, and ethical therapy delivery.

Professional Responsibilites

Upholding the highest standards of care, ethics, and accountability in every therapeutic interaction.

Take the Next Step

Whether you're looking for expert care or want to be part of Saskatchewan’s growing athletic therapy community — we’re here to support your journey.

Careers in Athletic Therapy

Certified Athletic Therapists work in a wide range of settings — from courtside to clinic. You’ll find them supporting athletes on the field, guiding rehabilitation in private clinics, improving workplace wellness, and even contributing to research and education.

Common career paths include:

Field + Sideline Coverage: Providing emergency care and injury management during practices and games.
Universities + Colleges: Supporting varsity teams and teaching in health-related programs.
Private Clinics: Treating active individuals with a focus on assessment, rehab, and prevention.
Workplace + Industrial Settings: Enhancing ergonomics, safety, and injury recovery for workers.
Pro + Amateur Sports Teams: Delivering high-performance care across leagues like the NHL, CFL, NBA, and more.
National + International Games: Supporting Team Canada athletes at the Olympics, Pan Am Games, and beyond.
Research + Education: Advancing the field through evidence-based practice and academic research

Want to become a Certified Athletic Therapist?

Visit the CATA Website

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Certification

Becoming a Certified Athletic Therapist [CAT(C)] requires completing one of the most rigorous certification processes in Canadian healthcare. Candidates must graduate from a CATA-accredited Athletic Therapy program and successfully pass a comprehensive national certification exam covering emergency care, injury assessment, rehabilitation, and more.

Upon passing, candidates earn the title Certified Athletic Therapist, designated CAT(C) — a mark of trusted expertise across sport and health industries.

Learn more about the certification process below:

CATA Website

Saskatchewan Lions Club Dayna Brons Entrance Scholarship

The Saskatchewan Lions Club Dayna Brons Entrance Scholarship was established by the Saskatchewan Athletic Therapists Association, in partnership with the HumboldtStrong Community Foundation, to honour the memory of Dayna Brons — a certified athletic therapist who passed away following the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy on April 6, 2018.

A native of Lake Lenore, SK, Dayna was known for her determination, perseverance, strong work ethic, patience, optimism, and deep passion for her profession. She was also a dedicated community member, selflessly volunteering her time to many causes.

This scholarship was created in Dayna’s honour to support students pursuing a career in athletic therapy or a related field — individuals who embody the same spirit and qualities Dayna brought to her life and work.

Donor:

Lions Club of Saskatchewan via the HumboldtStrong Community Foundation

Award:

Variable. One (1) award presented annually.

Eligibility:

The award will be presented annually to a student who meets the following criteria:

Is a permanent resident of the province of Saskatchewan.
Is currently enrolled in Grade 12 in a Saskatchewan secondary school.
Has been accepted into or has applied to a post-secondary athletic therapy or athletic therapy related program.
Has shown initiative in gaining athletic therapy or kinesiology experience.
Is actively involved in his or her respective community through volunteering or other community initiatives.
Participation in local sport would be preferred but is not required.
Displays examples of perseverance and passion towards helping others as well as the willingness to learn and work effectively with others.

Application:

Applicants must submit with their application a detailed summary, not to exceed two (2) pages, highlighting why he or she thinks he/she should be considered for the award. No more than (2) letters of reference will be required to be submitted with the application as well. Annual application deadline is May 31st.

In order to apply please submit the following information to info@saskathletictherapy.ca:

Contact information including name, address, phone number and email address.
Name of the high school you are currently attending.
Name of the post-secondary institution you have applied to or been accepted into.
Personal summary (not to exceed two pages).
Up to two letters of reference.

Selection:

All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of no less than three (3) members, one of which will be a representative of the Brons family. The successful applicant will be selected and notified by the committee no later than July 1st of each year.

Take the Next Step

If you’d like to apply for the Dayna Brons Entrance Scholarship or have any questions, please reach out through our Contact page and include “Dayna Brons Entrance Scholarship” in the subject line. We’d be happy to provide more information.