Why I Should be an Athletic Trainer For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated with sports. I started participating in sports when I was about nine, I ran track and played basketball. At that age I fell in love with the nature of sports. It thrilled me to cheer for my favorite teams and I was downright ecstatic when I was the one competing. As I grew out of my adolescence I realized that there was a slim chance for me to become a professional athlete, that lead me to look into other ways to continue my love of sports. This is when the thought of being an athletic trainer came into play, I could be around sports and help athletes overcome injuries. This job would be perfect for me because I am passionate about sports, I know what it’s like to be an athlete, and I enjoy helping others. …show more content…
According to the article “How to Become an Athletic Trainer”, people that wish to be an athletic trainer must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree. It also states that high school students should take classes in anatomy, physiology, and physics to get a head start on their education. I have not only taken some anatomy classes but I have also taken a lot of health science classes, biology classes, and I have even done an internship in Athletic training. By having taken all of these classes in high school has prepared me for continuing my education in athletic training and going on to be an Athletic