An athletic trainer 's job is to prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injuries. They make their patient 's well-being their number one priority. The decisions they make while on the clock can be life-saving. Athletic trainers are heroes in disguise and are prime examples of heroes that do not wear capes. Athletic Training Athletic trainers are one of the many professions under the sports medicine umbrella. They work with other healthcare professionals to optimize the well-being of athletes. Although they can work in many setting, they are most commonly found in the athletic setting. The five domains of athletic training are injury and illness prevention, and wellness promotion; examination, assessment and diagnosis; immediate and emergency …show more content…
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Some employers may provide health insurance, life insurance, disability plans, generous retirement plans, and paid vacation or sick leave (NATA, 2016). The pay also depends on the setting, but in most cases, the pay is somewhat rewarding. Some disadvantages to this job may be the long hours of work and spending a lot of time standing. The administrative side of this career often disrupts family time due to the time commitment required. If working with professional sports or collegiate sports, the risk of being on the road during holidays and breaks is high. It is not unusual for an athletic trainer to work 10-20 extra hours on top of the normal 40. The stress that comes from dealing with uncooperative people, tense situations, and long hours is a lot for some. (Pros and Cons,