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specific boxes. However, for the boxes that follow, use

one of the career explorations sites.
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Goal setting: What are

your goals for your
future?

~I want to be able to help people improve themselves in

my future career.
~I want to help people feel better about themselves.
~ Someday I hope to open my own gym.
~I want to teach people things they never knew how to
do before.
~I want to make a physical impact in people's lives.

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Provide a brief
description of the job.
Include the
nature of the work,
environment, the duties
performed,
responsibilities, average
work week, etc
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Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or

illness in order to provide emergency or continued care,
and to determine whether they should be referred to
physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.; Care
for athletic injuries using physical therapy equipment,
techniques, and medication.; Evaluate athletes' readiness
to play, and provide participation clearances when
necessary and warranted.; Apply protective or injury
preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces to
body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.; Assess and
report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and
physicians.;Collaborate with physicians in order to
develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation
programs for athletic injuries.; Advise athletes on the
proper use of equipment.; Travel with athletic teams in
order to be available at sporting events.

Describe key skills,

abilities, and personality
traits important for this
career.

skills and abilities: Required education/skills:The BLS

noted that fitness centers and other organizations are
beginning to require candidates to have a health or
fitness-focused bachelor's degree, although a
professional certification sometimes can be substituted.
Common courses in these areas include nutrition,
exercise physiology and kinesiology. Students may also
complete fitness assessments and learn rehabilitation
techniques to help clients recover from injuries
Personality traits:
Inspired Service: The IDEA Tribe is committed to
inspired service for every person we encounter.

This includes every member/subscriber,

advertiser/exhibitor, vendor/contractor and
internal staff/colleague. Inspired service is about
going above and beyond to ensure that every
person we interact with is not simply happy, but
thrilled with the overall experience we provide. We
inspire and serve by continuously pushing
ourselves to improve customer value every day.
Do the Right Thing: The IDEA Tribe is honest and
operates with the utmost integrity inside and
outside our office environment. This includes being
on time, keeping promises and always doing the
right thing.
Exercise Your Happiness: The IDEA Tribe is a
community living a balanced and healthy lifestyle
at home and at work. This involves being the
change as positive role models for others. We
dont aim to be perfect; rather, we aim to be
conscious of each decision we make and how it
affects our overall health and happiness. The IDEA
Tribes mantra and noble cause is to Inspire the
World to Fitness (and Wellness).
Appreciate Everyone: The IDEA Tribe respects and
honors everyone. We never speak negatively about
others. We respect and appreciate peoples
differences and look for peoples strengths instead
of focusing on their weaknesses. We commit to
open, honest communication and take ownership
of our relationships.
Learn and Thrive: The IDEA Tribe believes that
learning never ends. Individually, we push
ourselves intrinsically with a constant thirst for
more knowledge. We encourage everyone to live
with an extreme case of curiosity.
Set the Standard: The IDEA Tribe is never content
with our current success. We continually push for a
higher level of performance. The day we rest on
our laurels is the day the community has lost its
passion and soul.

What is the average or

median salary
range for this career
both nationally and
locally?

National: $41,195

What is the outlook for

Local: a range usually between $37,582-$46,655.

Employment of athletic trainers is

the future of this career?

Does research show
growth or decline in
hiring?

projected to grow 21 percent from 2012 to

2022, faster than the average for all
occupations. However, because it is a small
occupation, the fast growth will result in only
about 4,900 new jobs over the 10-year
period. 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.

Describe the education

and training
required for this position.
Are there
any licenses or
certifications required?

The BLS noted that fitness centers and other

organizations are beginning to require candidates to have
a health or fitness-focused bachelor's degree, although a
professional certification sometimes can be substituted.
Common courses in these areas include nutrition,
exercise physiology and kinesiology. Students may also
complete fitness assessments and learn rehabilitation
techniques to help clients recover from injuries.

What is your overall

impression of this
occupation?

Pros: Helping people push past their limits.

Cons: Trying to build up peoples convidence in
themselves.

After learning more

about this career, are
you still
interested? Would this
career fit with the
lifestyle you want? Does
it match your interests,
personality, skills and
work values?
List two occupations that
are similar that you may
be interested in
researching.

still interested
not interested)
This career is a good match for me because: I want to be
able to help people improve themselves in my future
career. I want to help people feel better about
themselves.

similar careers:
1. Gym Assistant
2. Physical Therpist