AthleticTraining_McAlpine

Senior Project 2014
MTI News.org

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2. Sports? Injuries? Exercise? Rehab?
3. 1) Conduct initial assessment of athlete’s injury to provide emergency care, decide if they need to see physician for a definite diagnosis 2) Treat the athlete according to injury, including using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and medication 3) Assess athlete’s readiness to play, and provide participation clearance if needed 4) Make sure the injury area is protected, such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists 5) Document and report the progress of the recovering athletes to physicians and coaches
4. Graduate with a bachelors or master’s degree Accredited professional athletic training education program Pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification (BOC) . BOC Board and Staff
5. NFL- varies from $30,000 to $100,000 per year MLB-varies from $39,640 to $60,960 NHL-varies from $40,000 to 100,000, bonuses are given for championships NBA-varies from $75,000 to $200,000 All salaries are based on experience Overall average if experience is good $80,111
6. Expected to grow 24 percent from 2006 to 2016 More injuries means more rehab which means more trainers!
7.  http://www.vikings.com/news/article- 1/Vikings-Athletic-Training-Staff-Promotes- National-Athletic-Training-Month-/81cd1157- 8a7c-4bc4-9b0e-ac57d2abf990