Essay On Athletic Training

In the article I read ‘Why Certified Athletic Trainers Are important’ it explains that the main job of an athletic trainer is to be able to recognize and evaluate sport injuries. They are also able to help prevent injuries for athletes. In the article in one high school they don’t have an athletic trainer. How are the coaches evaluating student athletes? To make sure they don’t have a concussion or any other injury. Although since 1998 the (AMA) American Medical Association formed a policy that it is highly recommended to have an athletic trainer present in all schools with athletic programs. An athlete who has an injury and goes to the emergency room shouldn’t necessarily have to especially if the injuries can be prevented. That’s why a savant in athletic training is needed in sport programs. Without an athletic trainer on board there is no way to know if an athlete is injured Athletic trainers are also educated with a vast amount of background for pre-season and in-season conditioning and also nutritional counseling. Athletic trainers are trained and certified to notice if there …show more content…
Athletic trainers must know a variety of illness and conditions so that they can see if further emergency treatment is needed. I gained a greater knowledge that working as an athletic trainer you must have the passion and drive to help people.
In addition, part of being an athletic trainer you must be prepared for any fatal situations. There are common conditions that a trainer has to know before hand such as exertional heart stroke, extertional hypothermia and cervical spine injury. Not only do they help reduce the chance of injuries they also try to prevent illness from stopping athletes from playing there sports they play. Part of the job trainers do is preparing enough protective equipment for each