Athletic Training

Athletic Training

Career Fields

High School Athletic Trainer	Sports Physical Therapist	Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Team Physician	Massage Therapist	Assistant Athletic Trainer
Fitness Consultant	Personal Trainer	Fitness Instructor
College/University Athletic Trainer	Teacher	Coach
Sports Club & Resort Management	Aerobics Instructor	Sports Dietician
Exercise Physiologist

Related Skills:

Problem solving
Analyzing injuries
Demonstrating physical stretches and rehabilitative movements
Taping bandaging and stretching athletes
Operating modality machines and other training equipment
Monitoring rehabilitative programs
Maintain poise in emergency situations
Basic First-Aid and CPR skills/Certification
Record keeping
Implementing exercise and rehabilitation programs for athletes

Personal attributes associated with Athletic Training:

Value people
Good communication
Adaptable
Organization
Good time management
Able to overcome stress
Interest in constant learning
Independent

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Explore the Athletic Training Career Field: http://www.longwood.edu/career/jobs/ScienceHealthCare.htm and http://www.longwood.edu/career/jobs/SportsRecreation.htm
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