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Careers in Athletic Training
Athletic trainers work closely with other members of the allied health team including physicians, physician's assistants, physical therapists, and others to care and prevent illness and injury related to sports and exercise. By working uder the direction of a licensed physician, Athletic trainers advise, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletes in order help athletes participate in athletic competition.
A career in athletic training can include, but not limited to: secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, sports medicine clinics, corporate health program, health clubs, industrial health care programs, and athletic training education programs.
Additional Career Opportunities in Exercise Science Related Fields
Sports Teams/Athletic Departments
| Assistant Athletic Director | |
| *Athletic Director | *Sports medicine specialist |
| *Team physician | *Sports Nutritionist |
| Strength/conditioning coach | Community recreation specialist |
| Sports Marketing | Sports Information |
Hospital/Rehabilitation Clinics
| *Physical Therapist | Rehab specialist |
| Director of Rehabilitation | *Occupational therapist |
| *Physician assistant | *Registered Nurse |
| Recreational therapist | Wellness specialist |
| *Chiropractor | *Massage therapist |
| Cardiac rehabilitation specialist | Recreation therapist |
| *Biomechanist | *Occupational therapist |
| Activities Director |
Health Clubs/Training Centers
| *Sports medicine specialist | General manager, Facility manager |
| Risk assessment manager | Injury prevention specialist |
| Exercise/Fitness Instructor | Recreational therapist |
| Health/wellness educator | *Exercise physiologist |
| *Orthopedist | Personal Trainer |
Administration/Education/Business
| Teacher | *College/University professor |
| Researcher | Department manager |
| Unit manager | Training supervisor |
| Medical equipment/supply sales | *Medical researcher |
| Account Executive, Special-Risk Insurance | Wellness program coordinator |
| Employee Fitness/Wellness Director | *Occupational Physiologist |
* Indicates fields that require additional or graduate education.
Starting Salary
With an undergraduate degree and no experience - $25,000 - $40,000 depending on specific field and geographic location.
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