How do they match: Athletic Trainers

  • Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

  • 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.
  • Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
  • Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  • Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.

  • Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.