Athletic Trainer

Duties and Responsibilities:

An athletic trainer is a certified health care professional who practices in the field of sports medicine.  They specialize in preventing injuries and help patients recover from chronic diseases. They also improve cardiovascular functions, body composition and flexibility.

Salary:

 In May 2012 the median annual wage for athletic trainer was $42,090.

Education:

Athletic trainers need at least a Bachelor’s degree. In most states an athletic train needs to be certified. Requirements vary by state.

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Reflection: I would actually like to be an athletic trainer because this job pays you good and you get to see games and diagnosis you have never seen before.