A major in athletic training prepares a student for a career helping people achieve and maintain their health goals. Graduates of the program will teach people how to understand and properly use various equipment and information to achieve or maintain a healthy life-style. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to athletic training majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Aerobics Instructor Assistant Athletic Trainer Athletic Advisor/Counselor Athletic TrainerCoach College/University Athletic DieticianEmergency Medical Technician Fitness Consultant Fitness Instructor Fitness Program Coordinator High School Athletic Trainer Massage Therapist NutritionistPersonal Trainer Physical Education InstructorPhysical Therapist Physician’s AssistantRadiologic Technician Respiratory TherapistSports/Recreation Camp Director Strength & Conditioning Coach Teacher Team PhysicianTrainer
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry (OCC 202)Careers in Focus: Sports (OCC 200.5)College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)Careers for Health Nuts & Others Who Like to Stay Fit (OCC PT 30)Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers (OCC 201)
Websites:
BSU School of Physical Education: http://www.bsu.edu/physicaleducation/ Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.orgEmployment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.htmlIndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.aspInternships.comInternships USA.comVault Career InsiderO*NET: http://online.onetcenter.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com/Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org