Career questions tagged athletic-training
What sport, track, or soccer would be better to focus on after my ACL reconstruction surgery?
I am a 7th grader who's having ACL reconstruction surgery this week, and I was wondering if anyone has any advice on which sport has a greater guarantee of me making it to the collegiate level and getting a scholarship. For those of you who think track, could you give me some good form workouts for sprinting and exercises to help me sprint faster? And those who think soccer is better, could I get tips on how to get scouted, what scouts specifically look for, especially if I will be trying out for club soccer (I have tried out in the past), and for my state's academy?
What type of programs should I look for in colleges, when wanting a future career in athletic training?
I am a 17-year-old junior in high school. And I know I want a career in athletic training, but I’m not sure what to search for when looking at colleges.
What colleges in Texas better for athletic training , or are there better out of state colleges that have an athletic training program that aren't too expensive?
Im currently trying to build my list of colleges I am wanting to attend but I am not sure if out of state colleges are better or In- state, I don't want to go far from family so I would really prefer staying in state.
What classes should I take in college if I want to pursue athletic training as a career?
I want to pursue athletic training, but I am also stuck between doing physical therapy and occupational therapy.
How would a college athletic training career compare to a military AT career?
I'm looking at getting my graduate degree in AT, but still trying to see which direction I should go after. I would like to compare hours, responsibilities, clients, etc.
What is the process of becoming a physical therapist like?
How difficult is it to become a physical therapist after you become an athletic trainer?
How do I know if this is the right path for my career and my life?
Hello, I am an 18-year-old high school senior planning on attending a 4-year-college and continue to pursue a master's degree to become an athletic trainer. A natural question I ask myself during this stage in my life is "whether this is the right career path for me." Thanks to this opportunity, I wanted to ask, "how did you know you wanted to pursue a career in athletic training" and "do you have any regrets knowing what you know now?" Thank you for any advice.
If I pursue a degree at a 2-year college, when transferring to a 4-year college is it possible to stay there for 4 years if you are playing sports? #Spring25
I am planning to attend a 2 year college to run track and field before transferring to a 4-year college. So, I wanted to know if it would be possible to stay there for 4 years or I would be done after 2 years although I am still eligible to run for 2 more years. #Spring25
What advice you can give me as a high school senior, who will be playing sports in college to help best manage my time in order to be a successful student athlete ?
What advice you can give me as a high school senior, who will be playing sports in college to help best manage my time in order to be a successful student athlete?
If I want to become an athletic trainer, would exercise science or kinesiology be a better major?
Either way I need a master's degree but which major will prepare me better for that pathway?
What does the job field look like for kinesiology majors if they are not going to grad school right after their undergrad ? #Spring2025
I am a high school senior looking to enter the athletic training or physical therapy field after college. My passion for injury prevention and health stems from being around sports my entire life.
How can I start my own business focusing on sports rehabilitation and athletic training after graduating with a degree in Exploratory Exercise Science #Spring25 ?
I’d be graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Exploratory Exercise Science
What's the best way to make connections in the sports medicine world in order to accelerate my career after college?
I am starting college in the fall and majoring in kinesiology, with the end goal of going into athletic training or pursuing a career in physical therapy. I'm curious if there is a good way to get myself out there before I finish college, so that when I'm done, I can find somewhere I can pursue a career relatively soon after graduating.
What are the requirements to become an FBI agent?
Education, Physical Fitness, Background check and Security clearance.
What is the best way to get practice to be an athletic trainer?
I’m going to college and got the path figured out, but I was just wanting to know if the best way is to do internships at public gyms, CrossFit, sports team’s athletic trainers, or other places. If anyone has some tips or suggestions, I would love some insight!
How can athletes improve their recovery time after intense workouts ?
Based off an athletic trainer
What are good exercises to prevent injuries?
Based off of a athletic trainers answer
How do I start my business ?
How do I get started promoting my running coach business? I am a good runner and coach and recently realized I could coach others as a business to save for school and things but I don’t know how to get started.
Hello, My name is Roy and I am a College currently working on a research paper for my kinesiology and physical education course. I have created 8 questions on the career of an athletic trainer and would appreciate input. I would be incredibly grateful for help to learn about the career path, experiences, and professional insights. Thank you so much for your time.?
1. What type of degree do you need to pursue a career as an athletic trainer? 2. Do you need a graduate-level degree to enter this profession? 3. What were the major factors that influenced your decision to become an athletic trainer? 4. What aspects of the profession do you find the most rewarding and the most challenging? 5. What kind of work is typically associated with being an athletic trainer on a day-to-day basis? 6. How has your salary influenced your career path, if at all? 7. What professional experiences or certifications were most important to your success? 8. Do you have any final comments about your career as an athletic trainer?
What is the educational path for an athletic trainer?
I'm a junior looking into majoring in sports medicine. What is the educational path to become a certified athletic trainer? How long does it take from college to being fully qualified for the field? Why do some schools have 2 year programs and some are 5 years?
Where can I as a high school student wanting to pursue a career as an athletic trainer look for internships?
I want something in the Central Valley and preferably online, but in person is okay.
How many years do you take in college if you are in sports?
How many years do athletes go through?
Accountant and Athletic trainer?
how can I be an accountant and do athletic training simultaneously?
what do you do for personal training?
i am wanting to become a personal trainer and idk if its right for me
Is there any benefit to getting both my masters in athletic training and my doctorate in physical therapy?
There are three grad schools in the United States that have a dual degree program to get both degrees in about 4 years, but both are out of state to me and very expensive. I’ve been trying to find out if there is any true benefit of getting both degrees that will help me work with professional sports teams. Any and all help is appreciated, thank you!
What is the process in finding a job as an Athletic Trainer?
I am a former athlete and I love biology and studying the human body. I am a student in high school trying to research careers. I will take all of the help I can get, thank you!
What are the majors are sports related?
I want to be an Athletic Trainer but also explore other options
What all do athletic trainers do?
Im curious what all there is to athletic training. It is my dream career and I am currently looking deeper into it as I am a sophomore in high school (with possible early graduation by a year) and hoping to learn some more about this career. How are you treated as an athletic trainer? What do you do for your job? And ANYTHING else you think I should know. Thank you so much!!!
