Athletic Training Oliver Jones

Order of Presentation & Introduction

History

Education

Top ranked schools for entry-level masters of athletic training

Average Salarie

Nature of the career

Employment opportunities

History of Athletic Training

National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)

Founded in 1950

First meeting took place in Kansas City, MO

About 200 Athletic trainers were there for this innigural

1968: Athletic Training CourseMinnesota State University

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited training program is just part of the requirement for becoming certified by the board of certificate

May need a masters degree if they want to be a part of collegiate sports

If they want to be a part of high school athletics, they may also need a teaching liscence

Top Athletic Training Programs

Average Salary

10th percentile- $33,259

25th percentile-$36,711

Annual Median Salary-$40,501

75th percentile-$45,944

90th percentile-50,900

Nature of the Career

Job responsibilities begin with the prevention of injuries

Advise people on the proper use of equipment and provide protective equipment

Must be able to recognize and assess injuries and immediately care for an athletes injuries

Must be able to communicate the nature of an athletes properly

National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Qualifications, Training, & Advancement

Good social and communication skills

Manage difficult situations and the stress associated with them

Organized

Good time management skills

Inquisitive

Strong desire to help someone

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities at all levels (secondary, collegiate, professional)

Advances in technology and emphasis on preventive care increases the need for athletic trainers

Many new job opportunities at the secondary education level

Collegiate and professional levels are harder to get into

Once you become the trainer for a team, you pretty much stay there for a while

My Personal Skills & Qualities

According to my O*Net profile, I should be able to use my artistic strengths to think outside of the box as far as healthcare is concerned

I will use my investigative strength to get to the bottom of the problem I may be having with the athlete

Lastly, I can use my enterprising strength to allow for my group of trainers to grow

Take them on seminars and conferences to sharpen their skills

Your Future Athletic Trainer

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