Athletic trainer
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Athletic trainers work with
athletic teams, athletes, couches, and sports medicine physicians. They help
develop training programs to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation
programs for the injured. They treat injured athletes under the direction of
team or sports medicine physicians. Before athletic events they will bandage,
wrap, and affix braces to prevent injuries. They work on the muscles of
athletes before and after events. In addition, they may set up nutrition diets
and meals for athletes in training. Athletic trainers will also advise on
protective gear and on training equipment.
Athletic trainers work for
sports teams, schools, colleges, clinics, health clubs, corporations, and
hospitals.
Average Salary:
$25,000-$35,000
Educational Requirements:
Students should take challenging
Science, Math, and English courses in high school.
To be certified athletic
trainer, students must complete an educational program that includes 1,500
hours of supervised clinical experience. Most programs result in a bachelor’s
degree from a college with the emphasis in physical education.
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