Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers (AT), health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity of all patients. Part of what they do is this which aims to reduce injuries before they happen.
What is prevention
100
There is an opening for a full time Athletic Trainer at Concordia Univeristy, located in this Michigan town.
What is Ann Arbor
100
While not all employers require a master's degree, many students elect to work as this, so they can work as an athletic trainer while obtaining their Master's degree.
What is a GA (Graduate Assistant)
100
One advantage of working as an AT at the college level, is making sure the student athletes are healthy. This is done at the beginning of every year through this process.
What is Physicals
100
The average salary for ATs is $41,600, but it can increase if more of these are acquired.
What is Certifications
200
Athletic training is found in the sub discipline of this, which can be more specified as physical educaiton, health sciences, sports literature, or exercise biochemistry.
What is Exercise Science
200
Currently, there is an opening for an Internship in Athletic Training in Gainesville, Florida the home of this university.
What is University of Florida
200
A Bachelor's degree is required to take the certification examination, but the degree must be from what type of school?
What is A CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) accredited Athletic Training Educational Program
200
One benefit of being an AT is that most employers will contribute to a 401k, this type of savings account.
What is Retirement
200
While ATs get to travel for free with the team, they also are forced to be away from their family. The NCAA D2 Football championship game held here every year.
What is Florence, Alabama
300
NATA which is an acronym for this, is the organization composed of more than 40,000 athletic trainers.
What is National Athletic Trainers' Association
300
While communication is a skill needed, that is not taught in the classroom, ATs must be careful what information they share, as not to break this law
What is HIPAA
300
Successful completion of this exam will certify you as an AT
What is NATA Board of Certification (BOC) examination
300
One advantage of being an AT is free clothing, including gear from this company whose headquarters are in Oregon
What is Nike
300
Most ATs have to be at each practice for the teams, therefore they do not have this type of job.
What is 9am-5pm
400
One of the injuries ATs are most cautious for is this, when then brain hits the skull
What is Concussion
400
According to this governmental department, the demand for athletic training increased by 30% in 2010, and is expected to increase another 30% by 2020.
What is Bureau of Labor Statistics
400
One different certifications ATs can get is a CKTP, an acronym for this.
What is Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
400
Being an AT means you don't sit at a desk all day, which means you won't suffer from this type of repetitive injury in the wrist.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
400
There is no off season for trainers. During the summer ATs often work with injured student-athletes doing this.
What is Rehabilitation
500
The title of "athletic trainer" is known as this because athletic trainers do not just work with athletes, and they do not train people
What is Misnomer
500
When it comes to advancing in field, assistant ATs can be promoted to a head AT or this title, which is in charge of the entire athletic department.
What is Athletic Director
500
Another certification ATs can get is a PES, an acronym for this.
What is Performance Enhancement Specialist
500
ATs also get to travel with the team. The four teams that make it to the NCAA D1 Men's Basketball final four will head to this location.
What is North Texas
500
Wayne State has this many varsity teams, there are only five full time trainers, which makes for long days during the season.