[Core] [55% incumbents] Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
  DWAs: Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments. | Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
  DWAs: Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
  DWAs: Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | Maintain medical facility records. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or equipment. | Maintain clean work areas.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  DWAs: Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
  DWAs: Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
  DWAs: Develop exercise or conditioning programs. | Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
  DWAs: Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance. | Accompany individuals or groups to activities.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
  DWAs: Develop exercise or conditioning programs.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.
  DWAs: Inspect work environments to ensure safety.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
  DWAs: Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.
  DWAs: Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
  DWAs: Develop exercise or conditioning programs.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, or bruises.
  DWAs: Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.
  DWAs: Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance. | Accompany individuals or groups to activities.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Lead stretching exercises for team members prior to games or practices.
  DWAs: Teach exercise or fitness techniques. | Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Train medical providers.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.
  DWAs: Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.
  DWAs: Process medical billing information.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Perform team support duties, such as running errands, maintaining equipment, or stocking supplies.
  DWAs: Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

[EMERGING:New] Develop emergency action plans for sports facilities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.64 lvl:4.47) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.36 lvl:5.33) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:4.17 lvl:4.76) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.87 lvl:4.58) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  English Language (imp:3.72 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:3.63 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.24 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:3.18 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Biology (imp:3.16 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administration and Management (imp:3.11 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.87 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.80 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.61 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:2.36 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Law and Government (imp:2.26 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Physics (imp:2.23 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:2.08 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:2.00 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Mechanical (imp:1.92 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.85 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.84 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:1.82 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.79 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.69 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.65 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.53 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:1.44 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Telecommunications (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.37 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.36 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Control Precision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Depth Perception (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Rate Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.88 lvl:6.21) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.86 lvl:4.84) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.65 lvl:5.01) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.24 lvl:5.01) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.16 lvl:4.93) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.01 lvl:5.02) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.98 lvl:4.65) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Getting Information (imp:3.91 lvl:4.23) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.80 lvl:4.00) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.70 lvl:4.11) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.68 lvl:4.02) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.60 lvl:4.47) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.53 lvl:4.55) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.48 lvl:3.68) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.42 lvl:3.81) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.37 lvl:3.28) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.31 lvl:4.33) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.31 lvl:3.87) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.23 lvl:3.49) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Working with Computers (imp:3.20 lvl:3.51) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.18 lvl:3.92) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Processing Information (imp:3.12 lvl:3.71) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.07 lvl:2.83) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.02 lvl:3.17) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.00 lvl:2.79) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.98 lvl:2.92) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.91 lvl:2.99) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.79 lvl:3.34) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.72 lvl:3.74) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.71 lvl:3.52) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.68 lvl:3.54) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.63 lvl:3.24) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.60 lvl:2.76) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.46 lvl:2.52) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.80 lvl:1.12) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.77 lvl:1.61) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.74 lvl:1.20) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.73 lvl:1.57) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.72 lvl:1.24) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.69 lvl:1.43) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.60 lvl:1.31) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.21) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.20) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.89) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Optimism (imp:1.74) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.70) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Initiative (imp:1.47) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.35) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.31) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 30,500
  annual_median    : $62,520
  annual_pct10     : $48,180
  annual_pct25     : $55,130
  annual_pct75     : $74,630
  annual_pct90     : $88,760
  annual_mean      : $66,620
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($78,490)
  lowest_state     : Alabama ($46,940)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.672x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   15,600  median: $  61,710
  Educational Services                     emp:   11,990  median: $  64,340
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,190  median: $  71,810
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      220  median: $  59,130
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      140  median: $  59,090
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       70  median: $  62,390
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       40  median: $  58,860

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  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   15,600  median: $  61,710
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  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,190  median: $  71,810
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  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       70  median: $  62,390
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       40  median: $  58,860

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
An athletic trainer is a certified and licensed health care provider who practices in the field of sports medicine. Athletic training has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an allied health care profession since 1990.
As defined by the Strategic Implementation Team of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) in August 2007:

"Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care providers who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and quality of life for patients both of the physically active and sedentary population. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.""Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession."
To become an athletic trainer, one must have a master's degree from an accredited professional level education program and then sit for and pass the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Since 2023, all accredited professional programs have been required to provide a master's level education. Each state then has its own regulatory agencies that control the practice of athletic training in their state. Most states (43) require an athletic trainer to obtain a license in order to practice in that state, 4 states (Hawaii, Minnesota, Oregon, West Virginia) require registration, 2 states (New York, South Carolina) require certification, while California has no state regulations on the practice of athletic training.
Areas of expertise of certified athletic trainers include:     

Apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces
Recognize and evaluate injuries
Provide first aid or emergency care
Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes
Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes
Perform administrative tasks such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs

Services rendered by the athletic trainer take place in a wide variety of settings and venues, including actual athletic training facilities, primary schools, universities, inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, physician offices, community centers, workplaces, and even the military. Emerging settings for athletic training include surgical fellowship opportunities.


== Educational programs ==
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) oversees the curriculum standards of all accredited Professional (entry level) and all the institutions.  The standards dictate the content of both didactic and clinical practice portions of the educational program.  Content areas include:

Risk Management and Injury Prevention
Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses
Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Assessment
Medical Conditions and Disabilities
Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses
Therapeutic Modalities
Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercises
Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses
Healthcare Administration
Professional Development and Responsibility
Healthcare Professional Development and Responsibility


== Post-professional programs ==
There are several post-professional masters-level athletic training programs. These programs are for credentialed athletic trainers who desire to become scholars, researchers, and advanced practice professionals. Schools with post-professional athletic training masters programs include:
A.T. Still University, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Illinois State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, University of Kentucky, Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Ohio University, University of Oregon, California University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University, Temple University, Old Dominion University, University of Toledo, University of Virginia, University of Missouri, Weber State University, University of Michigan, University of North Georgia and Winona State University.
There are doctoral programs in athletic training, each with different curricular emphasis. Athletic training program in doctoral education is offered by the University of Idaho, Florida International University, A.T. Still University, Indiana State University, Ohio University, Temple University, and Moravian University.
Athletic trainers treat a broad population, from the amateur and professional athlete to the typical patient in need of orthopaedic rehabilitative care. The NATA describes typical clients groups as:

Recreational, amateur and professional athletes
Individuals who have sustained musculoskeletal injuries
Those seeking strength, conditioning, fitness and performance enhancement
Others designated by the physician.
Services rendered by the athletic trainer take place in a wide variety of settings and venues.  These may include:

Athletic training clinics
Schools (K-12, colleges, universities)
Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics
Hospitals
Physician offices
Community facilities
Workplaces (commercial and government)
Military installations and veteran medical facilities
Professional sport organizations
Performing arts


== See also ==
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Board of Certification, Inc.


== References ==

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Athletic trainers are certified healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, evaluating, and treating musculoskeletal injuries in athletes and active individuals. They work primarily in sports settings, schools, and healthcare facilities to provide immediate care, rehabilitation services, and injury prevention education. Athletic trainers serve as the bridge between athletes and medical professionals, making critical decisions about return-to-play clearances and coordinating comprehensive treatment plans.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Athletic trainers begin their day by conducting initial injury assessments and providing emergency care when athletes are hurt during practice or competition. They spend considerable time documenting patient progress, updating medical records, and preparing detailed reports for coaches and physicians. Throughout the day, they apply protective devices like tape and braces, operate therapeutic equipment, and guide athletes through rehabilitation exercises. They collaborate closely with sports medicine physicians to develop comprehensive treatment programs and regularly assess athletes' readiness to return to play. Administrative duties include maintaining clean treatment facilities, managing equipment, and developing emergency action plans for sporting events.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful athletic trainers combine strong analytical thinking with exceptional interpersonal skills, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for both critical thinking (3.9) and social orientation work styles. They excel at problem-solving under pressure and possess keen attention to detail when assessing injuries and documenting treatment progress. The role attracts individuals who are naturally service-oriented and dependable, as they must be trusted to make quick decisions about athlete safety. Those who thrive tend to have strong communication abilities for educating athletes, coaches, and parents about injury prevention and care protocols.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into athletic training requires extensive preparation, with 54.3% of practitioners holding master's degrees and 37.4% holding bachelor's degrees according to education distribution data. Aspiring athletic trainers must complete an accredited athletic training program that combines classroom study in medicine, anatomy, and therapy with hands-on clinical experience. Following graduation, they must pass a national certification examination and obtain state licensure where required. The field requires continuous learning to maintain certification and stay current with evolving sports medicine practices.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Athletic trainers can advance into supervisory roles overseeing multiple training facilities or sports programs, or specialize in particular sports or injury types. Many pursue advanced degrees to become sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, or exercise physiologists, leveraging their foundational knowledge in musculoskeletal care. Some transition into healthcare administration, managing sports medicine clinics or directing athletic training education programs. The strong foundation in patient care and medical documentation also provides pathways into broader healthcare roles or consulting positions with professional sports organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Athletic trainers earn a median annual wage of $62,520 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with the field employing 30,500 professionals nationwide. Wages vary significantly by location, ranging from $46,940 in Alabama to $78,490 in California, representing a 1.67x geographic wage ratio. The largest employment sectors are healthcare and social assistance (15,600 employed) and educational services (11,990 employed), reflecting the dual focus on clinical practice and school-based sports programs. The profession shows strong demand driven by increased awareness of sports-related injuries and the growing emphasis on athlete safety across all competitive levels.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Athletic training faces low automation risk due to the hands-on nature of injury assessment and the critical human judgment required for emergency care decisions. The high importance of activities like assisting and caring for others (4.9) and establishing interpersonal relationships (4.2) cannot be replicated by technology. However, digital tools may enhance documentation efficiency and provide decision support for treatment protocols.

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