Sports Medicine Careers: Info & Salaries

Careers in Sports Medicine and more.

How to Become a Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Alternate Career Titles: AT, Certified Athletic Trainer, Athletic Trainer Certified

Career Overview: Athletic Trainers prevent, diagnose and treat injuries, illnesses and conditions relating to the muscles and bones.

Career Salary Range: $30,300 to $69,140

Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree

Become an Athletic Trainer

How to Become a Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist

Alternate Career Titles: Registered Massage Therapist, RMT, Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT, Masseur, Masseuse

Career Overview: These professionals touch and manipulate patient muscles and tissues to relieve stress or pain.

Career Salary Range: $19,720 to $74,879

Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Nondegree Award

Become a Massage Therapist

How to Become a Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist

Alternate Career Titles: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS

Career Overview: Massage Recreational Therapists establish and execute recreation-based treatment programs

Career Salary Range: $29,570 to $74,210

Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy

Become a Recreational Therapist

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