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 …show more content…
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
What is an Athletic Trainer? Despite the normal …show more content…
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