Athletic Training
Athletic training has taken a new role in the world of health care systems. An athletic trainer with the advice of a physician takes care of the physical condition of individuals dealing with sports and physical activities. An athletic trainer can be in an academic setting or in a practical environment, but in any case athletic trainers provide services such as rehabilitation of injuries, injury awareness and prevention, immediate care of injured individuals and also coaching if necessary. Athletic trainers can be found in many settings such as universities, high schools, sports organizations, gymnasiums, hospitals and other medical facilities.
Related Skills
- Working with People
- Prevention of injuries
- Recognizes, evaluates, & assesses injuries by athletes & the physically active
- Basic First-Aid and CPR/ADE Skills Certification
- Cares for injuries immediately after they occur
- Develops, delivers, & administrates health care services
- Communicates with various professionals of the sports medicine field
- Educates and counsels athletes and their families on issues pertaining to injury prevention & treatment
- Operating modality machines and other training equipment
- Implement exercise & rehabilitation programs for athletes
- Works well under stressful situations
- Possesses the ability to think critically and analytically to solve problems
- Possesses a healthy lifestyle
Being Successful in the Field
- Certification in first aid and Emergency Cardiac Care
- Apply to take the BOC certification examination
- Apply for Illinois licensure as an athletic trainer
- Successfully complete certifications and licensing processes
Related Fields
- Aerobics Instructor
- Coach
- Emergency Medical Tech
- Exercise Psychologist
- Fitness Consultant
- Fitness Program Coordinator\
- Massage Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Sports Camp Director
- Sports Club Manager
- Sports Nutritionist
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Teacher
- University Athletic Trainer
