| Sports medicine offers a challenging field of work | | | | Dietetics Association (ADA) approved internship |
| varying from injury prevention to treatment and | | | | and a certification. |
| recovery. In addition to the many medical career | | | | -Fitness instructor: A fitness instructor works |
| choices, there are many developing fields of | | | | either in the gym or on a regular job for a sports |
| alternative sports therapy. | | | | team. He works along with the fitness team, |
| When a player suddenly faints and falls while | | | | which includes the physical therapists, coaches, |
| playing, there are a few people that try to revive | | | | exercise physiologists, etc. |
| him or put him on a stretcher and take him off | | | | -Exercise physiologist: They are the personnel |
| the field. This job is little known by spectators. | | | | who monitor the effect of exercise on the |
| Among the group could be a doctor, a fitness | | | | athlete's body. The exertion, good and bad |
| instructor, or an orthopedist. All are branches of | | | | effects of the same are responsible for the |
| the same stream of medicine, known as sports | | | | athlete's health. |
| medicine. | | | | -Medical Physician: A medical physician is qualified |
| In the world of sports, an athlete's fitness and | | | | to diagnose and treat an athlete in case of an |
| physical well being play a major role in his sports | | | | emergency. Depending on their qualifications, |
| career. Not only his diet and fitness but also his | | | | medical physicians are hired. They mostly work in |
| medical capabilities to overcome stress are | | | | the medical team or are practicing doctors in |
| winning factors. Diagnosing the right ailment and | | | | hospitals. |
| taking care of the performance of the athlete is | | | | Biomechanist, occupational physiologist, |
| the basic job of the sports medical professional. | | | | cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist are some |
| Let's take a look at this career in a broader | | | | of the other jobs available. |
| perspective. | | | | Salary |
| Eligibility | | | | Salary differs from profession to profession, and |
| -Preferably an individual with science background | | | | the experience one has in the field. Generally |
| with additional knowledge of sports | | | | professionals make more money when they |
| -High school diploma (with science subject) | | | | specialize in specific areas of practice. |
| -4 years' bachelor's degree in science or science | | | | Tips On A Career In Sports Medicine |
| subjects in the curriculum | | | | -Include science subjects like biology, physics, and |
| -MDs and surgeons have additional requirements | | | | anatomy as part of your school/college curriculum. |
| based on their specialty | | | | -Do background research on the available colleges |
| Specialization In Sports Medicine | | | | and their costs. |
| There are different specializations in the field of | | | | -Decide on the college according to your area of |
| sports medicine; for example, exercise physiology, | | | | specialization. |
| physical therapy, orthopedics, sports nutrition, | | | | -Develop contacts with sports teams and |
| biomechanics, etc. These specializations have | | | | instructors; it is easier to know about the various |
| different requirements. For example, in | | | | streams of sports medicine through them. It is |
| orthopedics, a master's degree is required. | | | | also good for networking purposes, which will be |
| Major areas of specialization include: | | | | helpful while getting an internship/trainee job with |
| -Coaching | | | | a sports club or team. |
| -Science of Exercise | | | | -If you enjoyed playing the sport, you will also |
| -Physical, as well as Athletic Training | | | | enjoy attending to the players. Developing a liking |
| -Health & Physical Fitness Promotion | | | | for the game will also heighten your interests. |
| The name of the course and its curriculum varies | | | | Like any other career, sports medicine requires |
| across colleges and universities. | | | | education, experience and dedication to excellence. |
| Jobs | | | | The field of sports medicine is growing, and even |
| Some of the prominent jobs in the field of sports | | | | though it is a part of the discipline of medicine, it is |
| or exercise science are as follows: | | | | different and can offer a lively environment to |
| -Dietician: The job of a dietician is to plan the diet | | | | work in. If you enjoy sports, you should consider |
| for an athlete and decide on his intake of essential | | | | sports medicine. |
| nutrients. The dietician should have an American | | | | |