Athletic Trainer

Duties and responsibilities:

Athletic trainers conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Care for athletic injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and medication.

Salary: $51,483-$44,235

Education: The minimum requirement for most athletic trainer positions is a bachelor's degree, but many of these professionals have a graduate degree.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I actually would like to be an athletic trainer simply because I like to help others in their time of need.