Athletic Trainer

The field Kinesiology is a broad understanding in which could be narrowed down to many different and extraordinary pathways, that one may partake if intrigued. What caught my interest is the occupation of Athletic Trainer. For those whom may be new to this study, kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of body movements. As for the occupation of athletic trainers they are individuals whom possesses the knowledge and skill set to bring upon a treatment of diseases, injuries, or another form of deformity by physical methods instead of natural “norm” of pharmaceutical references. Through numeral research articles I came across many interesting information of the career of being an Athletic Trainer.
What is an Athletic Trainer? Despite the normal
high school stereotype of being a water boy, an athletic trainer are individuals whom possesses the knowledge and skill set to brings upon a treatment of diseases, injuries, or another form of deformity by physical methods instead of helping with drug enhances or stimulants (George and Borello-France. 2016). Athletic trainers have the power and knowledge to help someone’s physical health in more than just a single way. In my eyes, this is extraordinary gift to obtain. The main question we hear is “What does an athletic trainer do?” Within a typical day trainers: apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces, recognize and evaluate injuries, provide first aid or emergency care, develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes, plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness from athletics, and do administrative tasks, such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs (Sokanu). Athletic trainers are usually one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur. They work under the direction of a licensed physician and with other healthcare providers. They often discuss specific injuries and treatment options or evaluate and treat patients as directed by a physician. This is what a typical athletic trainer occupation consists of.
Sokanu Video The Sokanu video was regarding high school athletic trainers and their impact on the sport-related student body.
The video gives a personal insight on how having an individual that is certified on sports medicine ultimately provides the students with the correct care for their injuries. If not treated on sight, the chances of permanent injury could rise up noticeably. Overall, the thought of becoming a school athletic trainer has never really came to mind, but after watching the video it made me reconsider the idea of not becoming one. The bonds they make with the students seems to be one to remember for a life-time. Furthermore, the video gives statistics that correlates to the need for schools to have trainers on sight. Only about 34 percent of the nation’s high schools have professional athletic trainer working for them, the other 66 percent rely on part-time physicians, emergency medical technicians, or coaches to deal with medical emergencies at games and practice. Being able to be evaluated and treated moments after an injury occurs even it is something small such as muscle soreness or a major incident such as a torn ligament, being able to correctly examine the situation could possibly refrain the injury from worsening. In addition, numbers show that a number with school districts with established athletic trainer programs report lower rates of injuries among student athletes. The difference an individual can make is eye opening. The difference I can make with the kinesiology
degree.

Birds Eye’s View With the numerous years in college and graduate school, the average pay is roughly $45 thousand dollars. The 10th percentile acquires $33,259, 25th percentile acquires $36,711, and the 90th percentile acquires $50,900. In today’s society that brings us around a middle-class life style—not rich nor poor, living comfortably. For most individuals, going to school for “x” amount of years to sustain to middle-class area is out of the question in desires. Chasing money will only get you so far in life, what I have in mind is the goal of being content with the occupation I’ve chosen; to have fun enjoying what I do, and the money will follow. Furthermore, with sports being an everlasting activity, it is a growing occupation (21.1 growth) over the course of multiple years (S.A., Huggins, ect). This profession caught my eye when I first got hurt playing basketball during my middle school days and having the man help me through the process of getting back to my 100% was a life changing moment for me, it was then I knew I wanted to help many different people get back the sport they love playing, even if it doesn’t involve a sport, just helping someone find their way back to the way they were is enough for me to continue to pursue this career choice. The time evaluating my options during this course has only pushed me harder to follow this path.