Student Success Statement

"Good thoughts bear good fruit. Bad thoughts bear bad fruit."-James Allen


Reflection: This quote is as direct as it can be, when we have bad thoughts even if we don't say them we are still hurting ourselves and if we have good thoughts we will fulfill ourselves. They is no good coming out of bad decisions or thoughts just bad memories and regrets. We all must have good thoughts to bear goodness in our hearts in any situation we are in. Always choose the right.

                           Athletic Trainer

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Athletic trainers work with athletic teams, athletes, coaches, and sports 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 of team or sports 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 nutritional diets and meals for athletes in training. Athletic trainers will also advise on protective gear and on training equipment.

Athletic trainers work for sport teams, schools, college, clinics, health club, corporations, and hospitals.

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

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high school.

To be a certified athletic trainer, students must complete an educational program that includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience. Most programs result in a bachelor’s degree from a college with an emphasis in physical education.

Choose The Right!!!