What to do with an Athletic Training major
| Job Titles |
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| Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Military Athletic Trainer |
Fitness Consultant |
| Athletic Trainer |
Nascar Athletic Trainer |
Fitness Instructor |
| Athletic Training Lab Technician |
Physician Extender |
Health Instructor |
| Athletic Training Program Director |
Professional Sports Athletic Trainer |
Medical Equipment Salesperson |
| Camp Athletic Trainer |
Rehabilitation Specialist |
Sports Nutritionist |
| College/University Athletic Trainer |
Related Careers |
Strength & Conditioning Specialist |
| High School Athletic Trainer |
Exercise Physiologist |
Teacher |
| Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer |
Exercise Specialist |
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| Personal Characteristics to be Successful |
|
| Agile |
Firm |
Persistent |
| Confident |
Flexible |
Persuasive nature |
| Coordinated |
Good communication skills, written and oral |
Responsible |
| Decisive |
Humorous |
Self-disciplined |
| Dedicated |
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR |
Sensitive |
| Disciplined |
Loyal |
Strong |
| Empathetic |
Motor skills |
Tactful |
| Energetic |
Organized |
Thorough |
| Enthusiastic |
Patient |
Understanding |
| Workplace Skills |
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| Analyze/evaluate injuries and situations |
Monitor and assess progress |
Shift efficiently between two or more activities |
| Assist and provide physical care |
Motivate people |
Solve problems |
| Assist people of all ages and ethnicity |
Observe |
Train/instruct others |
| Coordinate group and individual exercise groups |
Operate modality machines and other training equipment |
Use multiple approaches when learning or
teaching new things |
| Implement prescribed individualized treatment
plans |
Perceive others' reactions, understanding and needs |
Utilize good judgment |
| Lead exercise classes |
Record, organize and store information |
Work individually or in team |
| Manage and supervise employees |
Reduce stress in others |
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Sources:
Alvernia College, Career
Services Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.alvernia.edu/careerservices/at/
Asbury College, Career
Services Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.asbury.edu/_CONTENT/ACADEMICS/MAJORS/exercisescience.pdf
CollegeBoard.com Web site
(visited July 2006):
http://collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/100905.html
The University of Alabama,
Career Center Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.career.ua.edu/careerresources/handouts.asp?category=Majors
The University of
Connecticut, Career Services Web site (visited July 2006):
http://ww.career.uconn.edu/frame.php?studentssug.html
The University of North
Carolina-Wilmington, Career Services (What can I do with a major in...)
Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/index.htm
Johnson County Community
College Web site (visited November 2007):
http://www.jccc.com
