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