| The goal of sports medicine schools is | | | | in biology, chemistry, physical |
| to prepare students for career | | | | education, nursing, sport nutrition, |
| opportunities that include athletic | | | | physical therapy or athletic training; |
| training at clinical and professional | | | | all are great preparation for gaining a |
| levels. Training in sports medicine can | | | | Master Degree in Sports Medicine. |
| show you how to help others achieve | | | | Master's Degrees will qualify graduates |
| optimal health and performance goals. | | | | to gain professional employment in a |
| You will also learn about the | | | | variety of related areas, such as |
| prevention, management, evaluation and | | | | physical therapist or orthopedic |
| rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as | | | | therapist. |
| well as the demands of operating a | | | | Depending on the level of education, a |
| sports medicine program at various | | | | sports medicine degree can qualify you |
| levels. | | | | for careers ranging from fitness |
| Training will focus primarily on anatomy | | | | instructor to scientific researcher, |
| and the application of medical | | | | from nutritionist to academic professor. |
| principals to sport, exercise, and | | | | Keep in mind, however, that many |
| physical performance. Students learn | | | | professions in the field require |
| about the various areas of exercise and | | | | certification or a license, and |
| sports science that relate both to | | | | regulations can vary from region to |
| physical performance and care of | | | | region. The typical workplace could be |
| injuries and illness. Studies cover both | | | | in a private or public clinic, a |
| medical science and exercise, and the | | | | hospital, or a college or university |
| field can be referred to as either | | | | setting. Salaries can range from |
| exercise science (the study of the basic | | | | $20,000-$35,000 or more annually. |
| principals that govern exercise) or | | | | If you would like to learn more about |
| sports medicine (the medical aspects of | | | | training in sports medicine, take a |
| physical activity). Sports medicine | | | | moment to submit a request to schools on |
| schools offer certificates and degree | | | | our website. They will respond with |
| programs that can include instruction in | | | | in-depth information to help you decide |
| athletic training, exercise science, | | | | if this field is right for you. |
| health promotion, kinesiology, sports | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW |
| coaching and a variety of other | | | | and may or may not reflect specific |
| disciplines. There are many trade | | | | practices, courses and/or services |
| schools, vocational schools and | | | | associated with ANY ONE particular |
| community colleges ready to help you | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised |
| train for certification in a specific | | | | on our website. |
| area. Studies can include clinical | | | | Copyright 2008 - All rights reserved by |
| medicine, orthopedics, exercise | | | | Media Positive Communications, Inc. |
| physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, | | | | Notice: Publishers are free to use this |
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| massage therapy, sports nutrition, and | | | | the article is reprinted in its |
| sports psychology. | | | | entirety, including copyright and |
| Students seeking an advanced degrees | | | | disclaimer, and ALL links remain intact |
| might begin with an undergraduate major | | | | and active. |