Athletic Trainer

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Athletic trainers work with athletic teams, athletes, coaches, and sport medicine physicians.

 They help develop training programs to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation programs for the injured. They treat injured athletes under the direction team or sport medicine physicians. Before athletic events they will bandage, wrap, and affix braces to prevent injuries. They work on the muscles of athletes before and after events. In addition, they may set up nutrition diets and meals for athletes in training. Athletic trainers will also advice on protective gear and on training equipment .Athletic trainer work for sports teams, schools, colleges, clinics, health, clubs, corporations, and hospitals.

Average Salary: $25,000- $35,000