| Sports medicine offers a challenging field of work | | | | nutrients. The dietician should have an American |
| varying from injury prevention to treatment and | | | | Dietetics Association (ADA) approved internship and |
| recovery. In addition to the many medical career | | | | a certification. |
| choices, there are many developing fields of | | | | - Fitness instructor: A fitness instructor works either |
| alternative sports therapy. | | | | in the gym or on a regular job for a sports team. He |
| When a player suddenly faints and falls while playing, | | | | works along with the fitness team, which includes the |
| there are a few people that try to revive him or put | | | | physical therapists, coaches, exercise physiologists, |
| him on a stretcher and take him off the field. This | | | | etc. |
| job is little known by spectators. Among the group | | | | - Exercise physiologist: They are the personnel who |
| could be a doctor, a fitness instructor, or an | | | | monitor the effect of exercise on the athlete's body. |
| orthopedist. All are branches of the same stream of | | | | The exertion, good and bad effects of the same are |
| medicine, known as sports medicine. | | | | responsible for the athlete's health. |
| In the world of sports, an athlete's fitness and | | | | - Medical Physician: A medical physician is qualified to |
| physical well being play a major role in his sports | | | | diagnose and treat an athlete in case of an |
| career. Not only his diet and fitness but also his | | | | emergency. Depending on their qualifications, medical |
| medical capabilities to overcome stress are winning | | | | physicians are hired. They mostly work in the medical |
| factors. Diagnosing the right ailment and taking care | | | | team or are practicing doctors in hospitals. |
| of the performance of the athlete is the basic job of | | | | Biomechanist, occupational physiologist, |
| the sports medical professional. | | | | cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist are some of |
| Let's take a look at this career in a broader | | | | the other jobs available. |
| perspective. | | | | Salary |
| Eligibility | | | | Salary differs from profession to profession, and the |
| - Preferably an individual with science background | | | | experience one has in the field. Generally |
| with additional knowledge of sports | | | | professionals make more money when they |
| - High school diploma (with science subject) | | | | specialize in specific areas of practice. |
| - 4 years' bachelor's degree in science or science | | | | Tips On A Career In Sports Medicine |
| subjects in the curriculum | | | | - Include science subjects like biology, physics, and |
| - MDs and surgeons have additional requirements | | | | anatomy as part of your school/college curriculum. |
| based on their specialty | | | | - Do background research on the available colleges |
| Specialization In Sports Medicine | | | | and their costs. |
| There are different specializations in the field of | | | | - Decide on the college according to your area of |
| sports medicine; for example, exercise physiology, | | | | specialization. |
| physical therapy, orthopedics, sports nutrition, | | | | - Develop contacts with sports teams and |
| biomechanics, etc. These specializations have | | | | instructors; it is easier to know about the various |
| different requirements. For example, in orthopedics, a | | | | streams of sports medicine through them. It is also |
| master's degree is required. | | | | good for networking purposes, which will be helpful |
| Major areas of specialization include: | | | | while getting an internship/trainee job with a sports |
| - Coaching | | | | club or team. |
| - Science of Exercise | | | | - If you enjoyed playing the sport, you will also enjoy |
| - Physical, as well as Athletic Training | | | | attending to the players. Developing a liking for the |
| - Health & Physical Fitness Promotion | | | | game will also heighten your interests. |
| The name of the course and its curriculum varies | | | | Like any other career, sports medicine requires |
| across colleges and universities. | | | | education, experience and dedication to excellence. |
| Jobs | | | | The field of sports medicine is growing, and even |
| Some of the prominent jobs in the field of sports or | | | | though it is a part of the discipline of medicine, it is |
| exercise science are as follows: | | | | different and can offer a lively environment to work |
| - Dietician: The job of a dietician is to plan the diet | | | | in. If you enjoy sports, you should consider sports |
| for an athlete and decide on his intake of essential | | | | medicine. |