Athletic+Trainer

Athletic Trainer... 

Job Description
==== Athletic Trainers are responsible for the care, treatment, and prevention of injuries. Athletic Trainers keep their clients protected by teaching them how to avoid putting themselves at risk for injuries. They are the ones who help with medical tape, braces, and bandages. They shouldn't be confused with a physical therapist, but athletic trainers do provide some physical therapy for their patients. Athletic trainers aren't limited to just athletes, but the majority of their patients are such. ====

Personality Characters
==== Athletic Trainers have to be able to work well with people. When an athlete needs immediate care, an athletic trainer has to be quick to make decisons. When arguements come up on how long an athlete has to limit their activity, by the athlete, coach, or guardian, the athletic trainer has to be open to other's ideas, but also have a strong will for what they should do. They see many people in short amounts of time and should be able to manage time wisely. An athletic trainer should be able to step up and take responsiblity for themselves and their clients. Encouragement, Encouragement, Encouragement! Athletic trainers have to encourage their clients to prevent injuries, as well as encourage them to get better and work through pain. Most importantly, they have to have a strong passion to help people. ====

Outdoors
==== If an athletic trainer works outdoors, they would find themselves at sporting events. The athletic trainer stays with the team. Whether they are on the sideline of the football field, or standing behind a block at a swim meet, they are always there, ready to step in at any point. Due to their surroundings, they must be able to run, walk, stoop, kneel, and other physical activities. An athletic trainer must be able to stand for long periods of time. All the required physical activity may affect the health of the trainer his/herself. Working outdoors is usually involves higher stress situations than working indoors. The work hours vary. If an athletic trainer works in an office, their hours would reflect that of the office itself. If they work with sports teams, their hours would include weekends and late nights. ====

Places of Employment
==== An athletic Tainer could be employed at a middle/high school, colleges or universities, professional sports teams, fitness centers, and doctor's offices. Jobs can be found just about anywhere. There are a world of opportunities. ====

Job Outlook
==== Over the next few years, job oppotunities will greatly increase. In the years 2006-2016 the demand for athletic trainers is supposed to jump twenty four percent, which is much higher than average. There is expected to be competition for jobs with professional sports teams. While there may be competition there, positions in settings other than sports will be demanding. As long as there are active people, there will be a need for athletic trainers. ====

Recommended Education and Training
==== Athletic Trainers must have either a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a college or university. More than seventy percent of athletic trainers have at least a Master's degree in their field. After graduation, before entering the workforce, all athletic trainers must pass a test by the National Athletic Trainers' Board of Certification. This is a three part test. All three parts have to be passed in order to practice athletic training. They must keep up with their certifications in order to keep their job. ====

====  Work Cited...  18 Dec. 20. Bureau Of Labor Statistics. 29 Apr. 2009 . June 2007. 29 Apr. 2009 . National Athletic Trainers' Association. 29 Apr. 2009 . National Institutes of Health. 29 Apr. 2009 . ==== 29 Apr. 2009 .