Is being an athletic trainer a good fit for you?
Treats sports injuries and muscle and bone problems. Helps people recover, and works to stop injuries happening in the first place.
What the work involves
- Checks an athlete's injury or illness, gives first care and decides if a doctor is needed.
- Tracks how injured athletes are recovering and tells coaches or doctors.
- Treats sports injuries using exercise equipment, hands-on methods or medicine.
- Decides whether athletes are fit to play and gives the all-clear when appropriate.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an athletic trainer is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.