How do they match: Athletic Trainers

  • Physical Trainer
  • Athletic Instructor
  • Clinical Athletic Instructor

  • Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  • Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
  • Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
  • Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
  • 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.
  • Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.

  • Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.