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P3. Career Research Paper

Tarayna Babauta

According to Kelley Meiers, an ATC at 24-Hour Fitness, on a typical day, an

athletic trainer may train or rehabilitate existing clients for several hours, then

spend several hours attempting to recruit new clients. Some time is also spent

researching new information and techniques to offer their clients to assist them in

achieving their goals. Kelley shared that there is a lot of room for advancement,

which she loves about her profession, and that a large part of what she’s learned

has been via hands-on experiences.

She recommends learning all you can

through mentors, the internet, workshops, etc.

Most ATC’s work full time and receive benefits.

Salaries vary greatly

depending on the setting in which the trainer works. The average annual earnings

is $36,075 (NATA 2005), but can get up to $65,000.

ATC’s that work for

professional teams may earn up to $150,00 annually.

Career opportunities for ATC’s is very good. It is expected to grow faster

than the average for all occupations through 2014, due to the demand for health

care and employees turn to on-site help to prevent injuries and provide

immediate treatment for any injuries that do happen.

The licensure requirements and increased legislation has led to ATC’s being

accepted as qualified health providers by the American Medical Association, as

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