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Course: Athletic Training
In programs in athletic training, hands-on experience literally does mean hands on. Students learn how to advise athletes on avoiding injury, and how to assess and treat sports-related injuries when they do happen.
Tools in an athletic trainer's medicine box include therapeutic exercises, whirlpool baths, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation. Athletic trainers tend to like working closely with people, whether they're soccer players or health administrators, and always have the satisfaction of helping people heal and achieve their body’s full potential.
Students in athletic training learn how to prevent and treat sports injuries through therapeutic exercises and nutrition. They prepare to become certified athletic trainers.
Did You Know?
Even as a student, you will be responsible for keeping the medical information of the people you work with confidential.
Are You Ready To...?
- Complete four semesters of clinical experience, working with patients
- Help care for an entire women’s soccer team, for example, to meet the program's volunteer requirement
- Learn to assess an injury through observation and palpation (examination by touch)
- Pass tough science classes, learning about the parts of the body and how they work
It Helps To Be...
Patient and caring. Since you’ll be working closely with people who may sometimes be in pain, you’ll need to be understanding and gentle.
College Checklist
- What do you need to do to be accepted into the major?
- In what settings and with what types of patients can you complete your clinical rotations?
- What are recent grads doing now?
Did You Know?
To avoid injury, high school athletes should warm up for at least fifteen minutes before any game or practice.
Course Spotlight
Programs in athletic training include lots of clinical experience. For example, in an advanced class, you may work with a sports team from your college, in addition to attending lectures and reading your text.
You and another student will probably assist a certified athletic trainer. You'll help decide what's wrong with injured players and then help treat their injuries. You may also pack supplies for away games and even join the team on the road.