2. Introduction to Career
An athletic trainer is the person that you would
go to if you got hurt during a sports game. Every
school should have one; they are the ones that
would rap your ankle, wrist, or ice anything that
is hurting you. I chose this career because you
get to be involved with sports and help others
heel. Athletic trainers help prevent and treat
injuries for people of all ages.
3. Nature of Work
During the day a Trainer could be doing anything
from raping ankles or do physical therapy. In the
interviews I watch most of the trainers have
three-fife students that need their help to get
better .
4. Working Conditions
Most of the time the Trainers are outside or in
the training room getting checked out for any
serious injuries, or they are just in there to fix
what they injured.
5. Training, Qualifications, and
Advancement
• For an athletic trainer you need to have your Bachelors' Degree.
• No on-the-job training
• Applied knowledge. Athletic trainers need to be able to retain a wide
range of medical knowledge. They must evaluate patients’ symptoms,
consult with other healthcare professionals, and recommend and
administer appropriate treatments.
• Decision-making skills. Athletic trainers must be able to make quick
de-cisions that could affect the health or career of their clients.
• Detail oriented. Athletic trainers must be able to record detailed, accurate
progress and ensure that patients are receiving the appropriate
treatments.
• Interpersonal skills. Athletic trainers must have strong interpersonal skills
and be able to manage sometimes stressful situations. They must be able
to communicate well with others, including physicians, athletes, coaches,
and parents.
• Assistant athletic trainers may become head athletic trainers, ath-letic
directors, or physician, hospital, or clinic practice adminis-trators, where
they assume a management role. Some athletic trainers move into sales
and marketing positions, using their expertise to sell medical and athletic
equipment. (advancement)
6. Job Outlook/Employment
• The growth rate for the next 10 years is 30%
(that is higher than the normal average)
• As people become more aware of sports-
related injuries at a young age, demand for
athletic trainers is expected to increase, most
significantly in schools and youth leagues.
8. Uses of Technology in Career
• Database software so that the trainers have every
player on file and if they have a background check if
they have injured the same place more than once.
• Injury tracking software: track how many players are
injured. This replaced keeping track records of players
injuries.
• Email software: to e-mail coaches, players, parents,
etc.; about what is going on during the week and
weeks to come. This replaced sending a letter or telling
them in person and having someone forget what the
trainer said.
9. Summary
I have always wanted to be a trainer, it gives me
the opportunity for when I am older to be
involved with sports. Also my mom was one so
when ever I get injured she always knows what
to do. And also for my kids when I have them
and they get injured I will be able to help them
like my mom has helped me.
