Athletic training
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Athletic trainers help prevent and treat sports injuries by providing first aid and rehabilitation services. They typically need a bachelor's degree in athletic training and work long hours, both indoors and outdoors, with athletes of all ages using medical equipment. While most athletic trainers work in educational institutions or healthcare facilities, the field is projected to grow and wages typically range from $39,640 to over $60,000 annually depending on experience and job setting.
Athletic training
- 1. Athletic TrainingBy: Ibrahim Yayah
- 2. A athletic trainer helps to prevent or treat injuriesThey work with people of all agesAthletic trainers the first healthcare providers on scene when a aportsinjury occursWhat Do Athletic Trainers Do?
- 3. Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training Long working hours Social skills Communication skillsRequirements
- 4. Many athletic trainers work indoors most of the time.(ex; private offices)Sports-related jobsThe job also might require standing for long periodsWorking with medical equipment or machinery.(ex; x-ray machine etc.)Travel may be required.Working Environment
- 5. Athletic trainers held about 16,300 jobs in 200839% work at public or private educational services38% work at healthcare facilities13% work in fitness or recreational facilities5% work in spectator sportsProjected employment in 2018-22,400Employment
- 6. The salary of a athletic train depends on experience or responsibilities, and varies on job settingsMedian annual wages for athletic trainers were $39,640 in May 2008Could earn up 60K+Earnings