I’m writing to tell you that I have finally made up my mind and chosen Athletic Training as my major here at UND. I realize this probably sounds crazy, but be assured in the fact that I’ve done my homework and this career looks promising for me. Before you freak out, let me tell you about everything I’ve learned about this profession so far. Athletic Trainers by definition specialize in the diagnosing and treating of muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. However, these individuals are responsible
Football Athletic trainer can be on the side line but cannot get on the field unless called on by referees or during timeouts for water. Coach may take a player out and instruct to the side line and see athletic trainer. Athletic trainer must clear the athlete after an injury before they are able to go back into the game. Taken from IHSA, NATA guidelines and practices followed at Genoa-kingston high school and Hampshire high school Casts- all joint supports must be covered so as to not be used
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 growth and emergence of athletic training (AT) as a health professions is grounded in educational preparation and dates back to the founding of the AT profession in 1950 by the National Athletic Training Association (NATA). Known to be a gateway to changing behaviors and impacting practice, athletic training education goes hand in hand in creating professional identity, accountability of the profession and the increased awareness of athletic training as a health profession (Craig 2003). During
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
and I acted on it. I was given the opportunity to job shadow an athletic trainer at Northwest Nazarene University. Athletic trainers, or ATs, are health care professionals that work alongside physicians to provide preventative care, emergency aid, clinical diagnosis, and rehabilitation to injuries. I have chosen to study this career because I have been involved in athletics since the fifth grade, and I want to stay involved in athletics for a very long time. There are many different careers that
In order to become an athletic trainer, a person must be able to fulfill all of the educational and training requirements from high school, university/college, and certified training. While in high school, students need to be able to focus on communication skills in order to speak with clients as well as science courses that they will apply to their future career. The following courses that a student must complete before reaching college or university in high school are biology, human anatomy and
As my profession I have chosen to strive for is athletic training. Athletic trainers are multi-skilled health care professionals who work together as a team and evaluate peoples’ body functions and health needs. I have chosen this career path because I love to be around sports. I have been an Athlete for several years and hope to make this profession better because I understand how the athletes feel and can use this to make the training room a more comfortable environment for athletes. In this paper
School’s Athletic Training Program because I am a tactful, respectful, and responsible person. I am dedicated individual never stopping until a task is completed. Also, I have a big heart and am passionate about helping others no matter what they look like, who they are, and will be there to assist no matter what. I am consistent and I stay on track with my studies never allowing myself to fail. This program would also be beneficial to me because when I go to college I hope to be an Athletic Trainer
year is with the King’s College Men’s soccer team. As an athletic training student, I hold a lot of responsibilities regarding the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, management, and treatment of these student athletes. Most of my daily activities can be separated into three groups, the pre-practice, pre-game, during the activity, and post- practice and post-game. Along with knowing human anatomy, other important characteristics of an athletic trainer are having good communication skills, learning