Athletic Trainers

Key skills

A typical day

• •Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• •Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
• •Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
• •Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• •Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.

Fields of study

Any field