| When a player suddenly faints or is injured, there are | | | | nutrients. The basic eligibility required is an approved |
| very few people who can be of help. No untrained | | | | internship from the American Dieters Association and |
| person is equipped or capable of instantly reviving | | | | certification. |
| them or putting them on a stretcher and taking them | | | | Fitness Instructor- They must be an experienced |
| off the field. Only a doctor, an orthopedist or a | | | | instructor, who has worked with the sports athletes |
| fitness instructor can be of any help during such a | | | | and knows about the importance and the results of |
| crisis. All these fields are in the realm of sports | | | | vigorous exercise on an athlete. |
| medicine. | | | | Medical Physician- They should be qualified enough to |
| In the sports field, an athlete's fitness and physical | | | | diagnose and treat an athlete in an emergency. They |
| well being is of utmost importance - even his diet | | | | are hired on the basis of their qualifications. They |
| plays a major role in determining his career | | | | usually work with a team of other doctors. |
| advancement. | | | | Occupational physiologist, cardiopulmonary |
| Eligibility: | | | | rehabilitation specialist and biomechanist are some |
| - An individual with science background. | | | | other jobs that are available in this field. |
| - 4 years bachelors' degree in science or science as a | | | | Salary |
| subject within a curriculum. | | | | Salaries differ with the specialization and the |
| - MDs and surgeons with additional qualifications, | | | | experience of the practitioner. Specialized |
| based on their area of specialty. | | | | professionals make more money in this field. |
| There are different fields of specialization possible in | | | | Some useful tips on the profession: |
| the field of sports medicine. There are sports | | | | - Include science subjects and anatomy in your |
| nutritionists, biomechanics, physical therapists and | | | | curriculum. |
| orthopedics. All these specializations have different | | | | - Conduct background research on the best sports |
| requirements. | | | | medicine courses and check on their availability in the |
| Areas of specialization in this field includes: | | | | colleges. |
| - Coaching | | | | - Select a college depending on your area of |
| - Athletic training | | | | specialization. |
| - Science of Exercise | | | | - Contacts with sports teams and the instructors can |
| - Health and Physical Promotion. | | | | be very useful. A good network is always helpful in |
| The curriculum and the names of the specializations | | | | getting a trainee job in a sports club or team. |
| differ by college and university. | | | | Like any career, sports medicine requires special |
| Jobs | | | | education, experience and dedication to achieve an |
| Some of the well-known jobs in the field of sports | | | | excellence in the field. The job offers you a lively |
| medicines are: | | | | work environment and if you love sports, then |
| Dietician- A dietician plans a well balanced diet for an | | | | sports medicine is the right career choice. |
| athlete and also plans their intake of essential | | | | |