Career questions tagged sports-medicine
What is the best way to start looking for jobs that will improve and support your education?
I am looking for advice on types of jobs and internships I should be searching for that will help me.
In the sports business world, how do teams determine a contract amount? What do they look at in a player, and how much are their skills worth?
I am interested in majoring in sports business in college, and I am curious about how these processes and deals happen. Sports have always been a big part of my life, and I want to work in a field that I love.
What inspired you to pursue a career in sports, and what challenges have you faced as a woman entering this field?
Hi! I'm a high school senior who wishes to study sports management in college. I want to gain advice to work in my dream field, but I am scared of entering a male-dominated field. What advice do you have for a girl wishing to achieve her dreams?
What can I do to prepare for college What can I do to organize/plan what I do in high school and 8th grade so that good schools will accept me? Finally, I want to became a sports medicine physician, are there any steps I can take to get there that I can start right now??
What can I do to prepare for college? What can I do to organize/plan what I do in high school and 8th grade so that good schools will accept me? Finally, I want to became a sports medicine physician, are there any steps I can take to get there that I can start right now? I am in 8th grade and I play soccer. (I want to play in college.) I am also already in the National Junior Honors Society. P.S. Sorry if I wrote too much.
What is the ROI like for a Doctor of Physical Therapy ?
I am interested in being a physical therapist but fear the debt to income ratio.
How do I keep myself fit and healthy for when I can do sports again?
I am a seventh grader who plays soccer and track and wants to do both in college. I recently tore my ACL and will not be able to do sports for a while. I know this site is for more desk management type of stuff, but does anyone know of exercise and workouts to do to keep in shape while recovering from ACL surgery? And does anyone know of things to do to keep depression and loneliness at bay?
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.
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?
For someone torn between becoming a doctor or a physical therapist in sports medicine, specifically in dance medicine, what personal experiences or lessons helped you make your decision?
I’m a pre-professional ballet dancer, who has decided not to pursue dance after needing some pretty intense hip surgeries. I’m going into college next year as a pre-med student, and have found that I’m extremely passionate about helping dancers in situations similar to mine, I’m just not sure what angle I want to take on this role from.
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 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 ?
I am a high school senior looking to enter the athletic training or physical therapy field after college. I have a strong passion for injury prevention and health due to being around sports my entire life.
As a student-athlete passionate about both basketball and health sciences, I’m interested in pursuing a career in sports medicine but also want to keep my options open for playing at the next level. What advice do you have for balancing both paths—academics and athletics—so I stay prepared for whatever opportunities come my way #Spring25?
As a student-athlete at George Ranch High School, I’m passionate about both basketball and health sciences, and I’m working to keep both doors open. I play varsity basketball, maintain A Honor Roll status, and have experience volunteering as a youth coach and classroom helper. I’m interested in pursuing a career in sports medicine or even neurosurgery, and I want to make sure I’m taking the right steps now to prepare. What’s the best way to balance academics and athletics while gaining experience and building connections in the medical field
What specific study habits have been proven to be most effective for successful chiropractic students? #Spring25
I am a freshman at Catawba College and plan to transfer to North Carolina Central University in the fall of 2025. I am interested in declaring a major in exercise science and minoring in nutrition. My goal is to become a chiropractor, and I have plans to shadow and intern this summer at Healing Hands Chiropractic. #Spring25
Is there many opportunities on the Tampa Bay area for occupational therapy?
Interested in majoring in sports medicine, psychology, or kinesiology.
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 is the best academic route to follow if I am trying to decide on a career as either an athletic trainer, personal trainer, or possibly as a coach? #Spring25
I have always been involved in sports. I played volleyball in high school and will be playing beach volleyball in college. I would like a career where I am still involved in sports in some way. I would love to help young people achieve their athletic dreams. I have been inspired by so many trainers and coaches along the way and would love to share that love of sports.
What courses should I take in high School if I want to become a sports medicine doctor or possibly a paramedic?
The university I am hoping to one day attend is western. I am currently in grade 9 (I already selected grade 10 courses). So basically just courses I should take for grade 11 and 12.
How can I be professional during college, and what type of internships could I do to further my job opportunities ?
I want to major in Exercise Science and be in Sports Medicine.
questions for gym coaches?
1. Can you tell me about the types of tasks you are responsible for on a day-to-day basis? 2. What do you enjoy most about your career? 3. What is most challenging about your career? 4. What are some skills and personality traits necessary to perform your job? 5. What are some misconceptions about your career? 6. What made you decide to be a gym teacher? 7. How long did it take you to become a gym teacher 8. What education do you need to become a gym teacher 9. What is the best part of your career 10. What is the worst part of your career
How is the Sports medicine physician job different from the sports physiotherapist job ?
I'm at a stage where I need to choose between Medicine or Physiotherapy. I have studied Kinesiology in my undergrad. I need more information about both careers to be able to gain a better understanding.
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!
What major do I take to become a sports medicine physician?
I am a Sophomore in high school and I’ve shown interest in sports medicine. I have been looking at colleges and I don’t know what major to pick. I have been told to not worry about it, but I just need to know. I need to know if the college is right for me or not.
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?
What are some possible careers after getting a degree in physical therapy ?
I am thinking about going into sports medicine but I am wondering what are some other career choices if I change my mind.
How can I guarantee myself to work with professional athletes and teams after college or during?
I wish to work with athletes in a future. I have thought about working as a physical therapist but also I have wanted to get into sports management.
