Athletic trainer

Duties and responsibilities  ;

Athletic trainers work with athletic teams  , athletes , coach , and sport medicine physicians . They help develop training to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation programs for the injured .  They treat injured athletes under the direction of team or sport medicine physicians  . Before athletic events they will bandage , wrap , and affix braces to prevent injuries . They work on the muscles of athletes before and after events  . In addition , they may set up nutricional diets and meals for athletes in training . Athletic trainers will also advice on protective gear and on training equipment.

Athletic trainers work for sport teams , schools colleges , clinics , health clubs , corporations , and hospitals

Average salary ; 25,000 - $35,000

Educational requirements

Students should take challenging science , math , and English courses in high school.

To be a certified athletic trainer , student must complete an educational program that includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience . Most programs result in a bachelors degree from a college with an emphasis in physical education

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