Sport Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sports medicine has many specialization areas, from the athletic trainer who interacts with the athletes on a daily basis to the fully trained medical doctor who specializes in orthopedic surgery or cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation. An athletic trainer or fitness instructor may coach athletes on the correct techniques to perform exercises to avoid sports-related injuries. Areas and subdisciplines one might pursue for a career in sports medicine also include Exercise physiology, Kinesiology, Physical therapy, Sport dietetics/nutrition, Massage therapy, Occupational therapy, Sports medicine research 

Salary:

median of $79,860 per year

Education:

Many universities offer degrees and courses in sports medicine. One could earn an associate or bachelor's degree to be a personal trainer, athletic trainer or exercise instructor. After earning a degree from an accredited university and, in some cases, earning certification, one may work in fitness centers, gymnasiums or school and university settings. Students pursuing master's degrees in physical therapy may choose a sports medicine specialization. Specialization covers supervised clinical practice, hands-on practice on patients and lab instruction. Students interested in research in sports medicine may wish to pursue Ph.D. To focus on treating sports related injuries, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) may do a specialized residency in sports medicine after completing an accredited medical school program and passing a national licensure examination.

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Reflection:

I would actually love to do this for a living. It seems every interesting and i would get to work with athletes. They also make a good amount of money!