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    This paper will examine what it will be like to graduate as an athletic training major and some of the misconceptions. There is a clear difference between athletic trainer and personal trainers. Most people will confuse some of the roles of other jobs with that of an athletic trainer. The technology we use is similar to that of a physical therapist although our main job is to prevent. Although our jobs are similar we had to complete different levels of education. According to the national athletic trainers association (NATA), we have to graduate from an accredited college and pass the certification test at the Board of Certification (BOC). It according to similar websites there is an increase in athletic training jobs all across the nation.…

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    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…

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    the invaluable opportunity to observe one of the Athletic Trainers at The University of Miami and see firsthand what it is like to work for a Division 1 athletic program. Many people never see what goes on behind the scenes in order for their favorite athletes to perform at the highest level during sporting events. Being in the Athletic Training Facility gave me this exposure and helped me to understand just how essential the role of the athletic trainer is for a program. I was able to apply the…

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    Athletic Training is something that I have been interested in for quite a while. It requires a willingness to improve the body, health wise and strength wise. I have chosen this career field because it is something I like to do, and have been doing for a long time. Athletic Training also involves lifting weights and getting physically fit to improve our life and self-esteem. Athletic Training is something that anyone could do. A good benefit to Athletic Training would be the feeling of relief…

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    My current career aspiration is to be an athletic trainer at a clinical outpatient facility associated with a hospital or rehabilitative center. Based off information from the NATA website, clinical outpatient practices’ websites, and informal observations it seems that those athletic trainers who work in this setting have set hours working at the facility or high schools but also cover games and events as needed during afternoons, evening and weekends. One short term goal that would help me…

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    Intro Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals who work with athletes that are looking to have injury and illness prevention, first aid, healing skills, and nutritional help. Athletic training is often confused with personal training. There is a big difference in the education, job duties, and patients of an athletic trainer, and a personal trainer. Athletic trainers provide physical medicine, healing back to good life, and preventative help. Athletic trainers also treat a Large number…

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    would think one would want a job that is safe and secure. Athletic Training is a great job and requires a special training and education. Athletic Trainers have been around for decades. This job has great qualities and only requires two to Great Job While their are hundreds of jobs in the world, I would think one would want a job that is safe and secure. Athletic Training is a great job and requires a special training and education. Athletic Trainers have been around for decades. This job has…

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    there are more than just doctors and nurses. There are also athletic trainers who help the athletes in the field and in the court of the gymnasium. They are always there for an injured athlete. They just don’t help them by wrapping their ankles or wrist they also give them some treatments and tell them what exercises they can do to get better and heal faster. Athletic trainers are certified health care professionals who participate in the field of sport medicine. They also recommend special…

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    quote for a head athletic trainer since they help athletes when they get hurt to get back in the game or to prescribe the appropriate treatment. The requirements, salary, and benefits of a head athletic trainer are helpful but not as powerful as the purpose of serving players and athletes become healthy again and getting them back in the game. An athletic trainer has many responsibilities, for instance they have to be intelligent enough to think on their feet. This trainer also has to…

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    An athletic trainer is a health professional that provides quick and effective emergency care to athletes that get injured or ill. They correspond with physicians to help the athlete get quick help. Athletic training is a career with many opportunities. It is a field that requires a good amount of education, has many locations and job opportunities to work, makes a good amount of salary, heavy into using technology, and also the outlook for the field is looking positive. The education required…

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