for a general athletic trainer in the beginning but over time the field gained more and more credibility and in the 1930’s a group of athletic trainers came together to try and form an organization (Evolution of Athletic). This organization was designed to share different practices from different areas of the world and nation. Though shortly after the beginning of World War II the organization fell apart with the enlistment of many men into the army to serve (Evolution of Athletic). After the war
Athletic Trainer Antonio G. Caserta American Military University Abstract Today’s sports medical teams have changed a lot compared to the better part of the 20th century. This is especially evident at the collegiate and professional level of sports. With this change has come the incorporation of several key medical team members, one being the athletic trainer (AT). I was an athlete in several sports from my youth through high school. Sports have led to my ongoing passion for fitness
Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. Athletic trainers need at least a bachelor's degree. Nearly all states require athletic trainers to have a license or certification; requirements vary by state. The median annual wage for athletic trainers was $44,670 in May 2015.Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 21 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. As people become more aware of
The profession that I am interested in is an Athletic Trainer. I have chosen this career because it is something that I have recently become passionate about within the last two years. I have never been the kind of person to struggle with weight, however after having my 3rd and last child, weight has become an issue. I mention my personal struggle to give insight on why I have chosen an Athletic Trainer. This profession’s main goal is physical fitness. As a trainer you become responsible for another
It is believed that the first athletic trainers were present in the Greek and Roman civilizations. Although life then was not as we know it to be today, these trainers also worked with coaches and physicians to help athletes reach their full potential. In 1950, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association was established in Kansas City, Missouri with 101 college athletic trainers. Later, in 1970, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification was established in order to create
Athletic training was founded in the early 1950’s. At first there were only a few members centered mostly in colleges and universities. Today, athletic training has grown to 22,700 certified and student members’ worldwide. For a student to become certified they must first get a four-year college education with a bachelor’s degree. After that they have to volunteer at a clinic or hospital and gain hands on experience, some students work for their perspective universities. Then they must also pass
typically go for careers in Athletic Training. Athletic trainers have several jobs. “The American Medical Association has recognized athletic training as an allied health care profession since 1990” (American Dental Education Association , 2012). “The American Medical Association endorsed athletic training as an allied
Athletic Trainers are certified healthcare professionals who work mainly in the specialty of sport medicine. These professionals collaborate with physicians to treat athletes with preventative care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic exercises and emergency care. They are expected to recognize injuries and provide first aide. Athletic trainers also develop and carry exercise action plans for athletes who are injured and for injury prevention. These action plans may include therapeutic programs and performance
I have chosen to study athletic training because it allows me to still participate and be involved in sports as well as be able to help athletes recover from injuries while gaining valuable clinical experience for physical therapy. Growing up I have always had a love for sports but I have not been graced with the abilities to become a professional athlete. With my love for sports as a youth I watched a lot on television with my father and I would see athletes get injured and medical personnel rush
Physical activity is one way that athletic trainers use to help their patient’s recovery from injuries and/or diseases (“Athletic Trainers” para. 1). After a patient’s recovery, an athletic trainer decides if an athlete is ready to begin participating in sports or competition (“Athletic Training” para. 2). Furthermore, demanding physical activity and exposure to the weather and polluted air are some working conditions an athletic trainer might face (“Athletic Trainer’ What’s para. 4). Colleges