Sports Medicine Careers Data

1. Sports Medicine Careers Data

2. Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) • Nature of work • Help PTs provide treatment to improve mobility, relieve pain, and lessen physical disabilities • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Associate degree from an accredited PTA program • Licensure • State licensure • 2008 Employment • 63,800 • 2018 Employment • 85,000

3. Employment Change • Increasing elderly population and change in reimbursement of PT services • Earnings • Median: $46,140 • Middle 50%: $37,170-$54,900 • Lowest 10%: $28,580 • Highest 10%: $63,830

4. Chiropractors • Nature of work • Diagnose and treat problems with the musculoskeletal system specifically the spine and spinal manipulations • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Undergrad education with 4-year chiropractic college and passing scores on state and nation exams • Licensure • State License • 2008 Employment • 49,100 • 2018 Employment • 58,700

5. Employment Change • Increasing consumer demand for alternative health care • Emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyles and do not use drugs or surgery • Earnings • Median: $66,490 • Middle 50%: $45,540-$96,700 • 2009 Median salary was $94,454

6. Nutritionists • Nature of work • Plan food and nutrition programs, supervise meal preparation, and oversee the serving of meals • Promote healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or foods and nutrition • Licensure • State License • 2008 Employment • 60,300 • 2018 Employment • 65,800

7. Employment Change • Increase emphasis on disease prevention through dietary habits • Growth in aging population • Earnings • Median: $50,590 • Middle 50%: $41,060-$61,790 • Lowest 10%: $31,460 • Highest 10%: $73,410

8. Registered Nurses (RN) • Nature of work • Treat patients, educate patients about medical conditions, provide advice and emotional support to patient’s families • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Bachelor’s degree (BSN), associate degree (ADN), diploma from an approved nursing program • Licensure • License after pasing the NCLEX-RN exam • 2008 Employment • 2,618,700 • 2018 Employment • 3,200,200

9. Employment Change • Occupation is very large and in high demand • Earnings • Median: $62,450 • Middle 50%: $51,640-$76,570 • Lowest 10%: $43,410 • Highest 10%: $92,240

10. Physical Therapists (PT) • Nature of work • Treat individuals who have medical problems that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Master’s degree or Doctoral degree • Licensure • State License • 2008 Employment • 185,500 • 2018 Employment • 241,700

11. Employment Change • Increasing elderly population will increase demand for PTs • Earnings • Median: $72,790 • Middle 50%: $60,300-$85,540 • Lowest 10%: $50,350 • Highest 10%: $104,350

12. Massage Therapists • Nature of work • Practice of using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body to treat painful ailments, decompress tired or overworked muscles, and rehabilitating sport injuries • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Programs are found at private or public institutions and required 500 hours of study or more • Licensure • State regulated • 2008 Employment • 122,400 • 2018 Employment • 145,600

13. Employment Change • Self-employed, found in metropolitan areas, or destination locations • Earnings - hourly • Median: $16.78 • Middle 50%: $11.36-$25.14 • Lowest 10%: $8.01 • Highest 10%: $33.47

14. Athletic Trainers • Nature of work • Specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Doctoral degree • Licensure • State regulated • 2008 Employment • 16,300 • 2018 Employment • 22,400

15. Employment Change • Growth will be found in healthcare industry – hospitals and doctor offices • Earnings • Median: $39,640 • Middle 50%: $32,070-$49,250 • Lowest 10%: $23,450 • Highest 10%: $60,960

16. Physicians and Surgeons • Nature of work • Physicians: Diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease • Surgeons: specialize in the treatment of injury, disease, and deformity through operations • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Medical school along with 3 to 8 years or internship and residency • Licensure • State Licensure • 2008 Employment • 661,400 • 2018 Employment • 805,500

17. Employment Change • Growing and aging population • Median Earnings • Primary Care: $186,044 • Specialties: $339,738

18. Fitness Workers • Nature of work • Lead, instruct, and motivate individuals and groups in exercise, cardiovascular exercise, and strength training • Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement • Must be certified • Most are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or physical education • Licensure • none • 2008 Employment • 261,100 • 2018 Employment • 337,900

19. Employment Change • People are spending time and money on fitness • Businesses are recognizing benefits of health and fitness programs for employees • Earnings • Median: $29,210 • Middle 50%: $19,610 - $44,420 • Lowest 10%: $16,120 • Highest 10%: $60,760