Athletic Trainer
What kind of setting might an athletic trainer work in?
What is a school, sports team, or clinic?
What is the main goal of physical therapy?
What is helping people regain movement and strength?
What does a sports psychologist focus on?
What is an athlete’s mental health and motivation?
What does an orthopedic surgeon specialize in?
What is bones, joints, and muscles?
Which of these careers can travel with a sports team?
What is an Athletic Trainer?
What is one thing an athletic trainer does during a game?
What is evaluate and treat injuries?
What type of degree does a physical therapist need?
What is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)?
What degree does a sports psychologist usually need?
What is a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology?
What type of degree does this doctor need?
What is a medical degree (MD or DO)?
Which two careers work closely together after surgery?
Who are the Orthopedic Surgeon and Physical Therapist?
What certification do most athletic trainers need?
What is ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer)?
What is one tool a physical therapist might use?
What is a resistance band, treadmill, or balance ball?
What’s one way a sports psychologist helps an athlete before a big game?
What is teaching focus, visualization, or relaxation techniques?
What’s one tool or machine this career might use?
What is an X-ray, MRI, or surgical instrument?
Which career focuses on mental recovery instead of physical?
What is a Sports Psychologist?
How does an athletic trainer help prevent injuries?
What is teaching stretches, taping, and safety techniques?
What’s the difference between a PT and an athletic trainer?
What is PTs help with long-term recovery; ATs handle on-the-spot injuries?
A sports psychologist is meeting with a physical therapist about a patient’s recovery progress. Why might they collaborate?
What is to make sure the athlete’s mental and physical recovery stay on track together?
How long does it usually take to become an orthopedic surgeon?
What is about 12–14 years of college, med school, and residency?
Put these in order of education time: Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Orthopedic Surgeon.
What is Athletic Trainer → Physical Therapist → Orthopedic Surgeon?
You twist your ankle in practice—what’s the first thing your athletic trainer might do?
What is check your range of motion, apply ice, and recommend rest?
A patient can’t bend their knee after surgery — what might the physical therapist do?
What is create a stretching and exercise plan to improve mobility?
Why might a sports team hire a sports psychologist?
What is to improve teamwork, confidence, and performance under pressure?
A football player tears their ACL—what would the orthopedic surgeon do?
What is perform surgery to repair the ligament?
A basketball player breaks their leg. Describe how all four professionals help the athlete recover.
Athletic Trainer gives first aid → Orthopedic Surgeon operates → Physical Therapist helps them walk again → Sports Psychologist builds confidence.