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Career Opportunities

Athletic training has been listed in the top ten jobs of the future by the Labor Department Occupatinal Outlook Handbook.  Having a projected 37% increase by2018. 


Athletic trainers are unique in that they are involved in all facets of health care for individuals enaged in physical activity.

Athletic trainers are skilled in the 
  • Prevention
  • Recognition and diagnosis 
  • Immediate treatment and referral
  • Rehabilitation

                                                          of injuries relating to physical activity


Athletic trainers work in a variety of employment settings including:

  •     Professional Sports
  •     College/University Athletics
  •     High School Athletics
  •     Sports Medicine/ Rehabiltiation clinics
  •     Physician Offices
  •     Performing Arts
  •     Military
  •     Industry
For more information about the profession of athletic training and salary expectations visit:

Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Athletic Trainers' Association