Athletic Trainer

Duties and Responsibilities: They conduct an initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care. They also determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. They evaluate athletes’ readiness to play.

Salary: $35,000 to $75,000 per year

Education: They must graduate from a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. They also must pass the certification examination conduct by the Board of Certification.

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an athletic trainer. I’m not really interested in that job. I never really thought of be an athletic trainer.