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