Athletic trainer

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Duties and responsibilities:

Athletic trainers work with athletic teams, athletes, coaches, and sports medicine physicians. They help develop training programs to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation programs for the injured. They treat injured athletes under the direction of team or sports medicine physicians. Before athletics events they will bandage, wrap, and affix braces to prevent in injuries. They work on the muscles of athletes before and after events. In addition, they set may up nutritional diets and meals for athletes in the training. Athletic trainers will also advice on protective gear and on training equipment.

Athletic trainers work for sports teams, schools, colleges, clinics, health clubs, corporations , and hospitals.

Average salary: $25,000-$35,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high schools.

To be a certified athletic trainer, students must complete an educational program that includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experiences. Most programs result in bachelor’s degree from a college with an emphasis in physical education.