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Athletic Trainer Tennessee

Athletic trainers are people who help treat and prevent injuries for people of any age and profession. Their clients can range from factory workers to professional athletes. There are certain work qualifications and training that they have to follow. The nature of their work and its environment are also very important to an athletic trainer.
1. Local Companies
2. The Nature Of Work For An Athletic Trainer
3. The Work Environment Of An Athletic Trainer
4. Qualifications And Training Of An Athletic Trainer
5. Featured National Company

1. Local Companies

24 Hour Fitness
(901) 767-4576
1285 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN
Curves
(865) 484-0494
109 W Highway 25 70
Dandridge, TN
180 Sports & Fitness
(865) 212-4180
1501 Kirby Rd
Knoxville, TN
Climb Nashville
(615) 463-7625
3630 Redmon Dr
Nashville, TN
Curves For Women
(615) 740-0001
424 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN
Centennial Sportsplex Tennis
(615) 862-8490
222 25th Ave N
Nashville, TN
Southeastern Fitness Center
(615) 895-6637
810 NW Broad St
Murfreesboro, TN
YMCA
(423) 266-3766
301 W 6th St
Chattanooga, TN
Cordova Wellness Center
(901) 507-4527
8066 Walnut Run Rd
Cordova, TN
Healthy Kids and Teens
(901) 737-8447
Memphis, TN


2. The Nature Of Work For An Athletic Trainer

Athletic trainers are people who specialize in assessment, prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. They can help prevent injuries for people of any age. They can help treat people from any job profession, and they are recognized by the American Medical Association. When an injury occurs, they are one of the first health care providers on the scene. They are able to recognize and evaluate injuries and provide on-the-spot care when it is needed. They are not the same as fitness and personal trainers, as only athletic trainers are considered health care workers.

Athletic trainers advise people to use certain types of equipment along with protective and preventive devices like tape, braces, and bandages to help prevent injuries. They can also educate people on what they can do to help avoid certain injuries from happening. Athletic trainers should always work under the supervision of a licensed physician and with other health care providers when needed. They often have administrative responsibilities, which may include daily meetings with an athletic director or other administrative people to deal with business related issues among other things.

3. The Work Environment Of An Athletic Trainer

When it comes to the work environment of an athletic trainer, they are required to work with many people from physicians to athletes and patients to discuss treatments, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and other health related issues they may have. These trainers may work inside most of the time, but if they are working in sports related jobs, they can spend a lot of their time working outdoors. The job can sometimes require their standing for long periods of time. They must be physically fit if they are required to run, walk, crawl, stoop, or crouch while on the job. Some travel may also be required while on the job depending on the circumstances. Athletic trainers’ time on the job is anywhere from about forty to fifty hours per week. The trainers that work for a professional sports team generally work the most hours.

Athletic trainers usually have some stress in their lives because they are in an occupation that is health related. They are responsible for each of their client’s health issues, and sometimes even have to make fast decisions that affect the health and career of their clients. They are hard-working people, and their line of work is needed everywhere. They are considered to be an important part of all health care work.

4. Qualifications And Training Of An Athletic Trainer

The minimum requirement to work as an athletic trainer is usually a bachelor’s degree. There are many trainers that hold a master’s and doctoral degree. Almost every state requires that they hold some type of registration or be licensed. Some of the classroom training may be in nutrition, physiology, nutrition, anatomy, and biomechanics. A master’s degree or higher may be needed to be eligible for some positions in colleges and universities. A master’s degree can also increase advancement possibilities. High school positions may include teaching and may require a teaching license.

Athletic trainers need good communication skills to be around people on a regular basis. Athletic trainers deal with a large variety of people every day. They need good social skills to deal with clients, coaches, and parents, and know how to manage difficult situations each day. They should be organized at all times and know how to manage their time. They should also have a strong desire to help people with their personal situations. When it comes to advancing in their work, there are a number of ways to do this. They can go from assistant athletic trainers to head athletic trainers, and then on to athletic directors from there. They can eventually move up and assume a role in management. Sales and marketing positions are open for athletic trainers to sell items such as medical and athletic equipment.

5. Featured National Company

FirstOption Staffing

210-733-3700
3708 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX
www.firstoptionstaffing.com

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