MEDICAL SUPPORT
Athletic Trainer
To be a successful Athletic Trainer you should...
be willing to work flexible hours; be willing to do some traveling; have outstanding interpersonal skills; be able to handle emergency situations; have excellent communication skills; be flexible and creative in finding best solutions; be able to learn to use new equipment and perform new tasks; be able to see small differences; be able to work with patience and understanding.
What will my job be like?
Athletic trainers provide health care services to athletes and other physically active individuals. To help athletes prevent injuries, certified athletic trainers develop conditioning and nutrition programs. When injuries occur, athletic trainers conduct the initial evaluation and supervise treatment and rehabilitation under the direction of a physician.
Where could I work?
Athletic trainers may be employed by middle schools or high schools, colleges, universities, professional athletic teams, sports medicine clinics, hospitals, health clubs, or corporate health programs.
Average Annual Salary
$57,930 per year
What is the future of this career?
Employment of athletic trainers and exercise physiologists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the BLS. As people become more aware of sports-related injuries at a young age, demand for athletic trainers is expected to increase, most significantly in colleges, universities, and youth leagues.
Type of Education/Training
A bachelor’s degree is required. Many athletic trainers earn advanced degrees. The National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) must certify athletic trainers after they have graduated from an approved universities and successfully completed a certification exam.
Where could I get the education/training?
- Central Connecticut State University
- CT State Gateway
- CT State Manchester
- CT State Norwalk
- CT State Three Rivers
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Mitchell College
- Quinnipiac University
- Sacred Heart University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- University of Connecticut
- University of Hartford
- University of New Haven
- University of Saint Joseph
- Valley Medical Institute
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut, but is required in most other states.
More Information
National Athletic Trainers' Association
1620 Valwood Parkway, Suite 115
Carrollton, TX 75006
214-637-6282
