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A health care professional practicing in the field of sports medicine and related aspects goes on to become an athletic trainer on successful completion of the necessary certifications.
As a profession, athletic training involves a lot of activities related to sports, fitness and medicine. Some processes which form a part of the athletic trainer's routine are as follows:Diagnosis of an emergency like medical conditionsCollaborating with physicians and health care professionals to work towards repairing injuries and disabilitiesLastly, participation and optimization of clients (sportsmen and general clients) towards extending athletic life.
After an athletic trainer gets a considerable experience, he can move on towards some areas of expertise as follows:Pathology of Injuries and IllnessesRisk Management & Injury PreventionMedical Conditions and DisabilitiesAcute Care of Injuries and IllnessesNutritional Aspects of Injuries and IllnessesHealthcare AdministrationOrthopedic Clinical Examination and Assessment
There are many other fields which are evolving with respect to being an athletic trainer.
Employment Opportunities
Being an athletic trainer brings you a whole lot of excellent opportunities with a varied pay scale. Some other job related aspects include:Primary schools, colleges and universitiesPhysical rehabilitation clinicsHospitals, physician officesCommunity centersDefense forcesCommunity facilitiesPrivate and State based sports organizations
Career Scope
Apart from providing private athletic coaching, a successful career in the field of athletic training would open doors towards a fitness academy. There are also excellent opportunities in the teaching field wherein athletic trainers can make as guest lecturers in schools and colleges supporting training courses, apart from writing an occasional article for a health or sports magazine.
A major jump for an athletic trainer is the membership of NATA, which stands for the National Athletic Trainers' Association. NATA forms a part of the professional set up of membership association which serves certified athletic trainers (CATs) and others professionals who support this profession of athletic training in United States along with some provinces of Canada as well.
As a matter of fact, the field of athletics based training is recognized by the AMA aka American Medical Association.
A major jump for an athletic trainer is the membership of NATA, which stands for the National Athletic Trainers' Association. NATA forms a part of the professional set up of membership association which serves certified athletic trainers (CATs) and others professionals who support this profession of athletic training in United States along with some provinces of Canada as well.
