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