Athletic Trainers

By: Amanda

What is an Athletic Trainer?

A health care professional who works with
physicians They prevent, examine, and treat injuries Huge part of their job is interaction with athletes

Academics
Education required is a degree from a 4
year university and certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association High school students should work hard in biology or even shadow their high schools athletic trainer

Requirements
Use logic and reasoning Have good speaking skills Be an active listener Must know how to diagnose and treat

human injuries, diseases, and deformities

Working Environments
Many work outdoors Colleges High schools Hospitals Sports centers

Colleges
UCLA Undergraduate Sports Medicine
Internship Program Azusa Pacifica University Sports Medicine Program