Athletic training

Athletic training is an allied health care profession recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) that "encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions." There are five areas of athletic training listed in the seventh edition (2015) of the Athletic Training Practice Analysis: injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion; examination, assessment, diagnosis; immediate and emergency care; therapeutic intervention; and healthcare administration and professional responsibility.

Athletic training
Occupation
SynonymsAthletic therapy
Occupation type
Profession
Activity sectors
Health care
Description
CompetenciesSports medicine, Primary care, Emergency service, Exercise prescription
Education required
Master of Science Bachelor of Science
Fields of
employment
Sport, Clinic, Performing arts, Occupational medicine, Public security
Related jobs
 Sports medicine physician, Physiatrist, Physician assistant, Physical therapist, Emergency medical technician

Athletic trainers (ATs) generally work in places like health clinics, secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, and other athletic health care settings, usually operating "under the direction of, or in collaboration with a physician."

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