| When a player suddenly faints or is injured, there are | | | | must be an experienced instructor, who has worked |
| very few people who can be of help. No untrained | | | | with the sports athletes and knows about the |
| person is equipped or capable of instantly reviving | | | | importance and the results of vigorous exercise on an |
| them or putting them on a stretcher and taking them | | | | athlete.o Medical Physician - They should be qualified |
| off the field. Only a doctor, an orthopedist or a fitness | | | | enough to diagnose and treat an athlete in an |
| instructor can be of any help during such a crisis. All | | | | emergency. They are hired on the basis of their |
| these fields are in the realm of sports medicine. | | | | qualifications. They usually work with a team of other |
| In the sports field, an athlete's fitness and physical well | | | | doctors. |
| being is of utmost importance - even his diet plays a | | | | Occupational physiologist, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation |
| major role in determining his career advancement. | | | | specialist and biomechanist are some other jobs that |
| Eligibility:o An individual with science background.o 4 | | | | are available in this field. |
| years bachelors' degree in science or science as a | | | | Salary |
| subject within a curriculum.o MDs and surgeons with | | | | Salaries differ with the specialization and the |
| additional qualifications, based on their area of specialty. | | | | experience of the practitioner. Specialized |
| There are different fields of specialization possible in | | | | professionals make more money in this field. |
| the field of sports medicine. There are sports | | | | Some useful tips on the profession:o Include science |
| nutritionists, biomechanics, physical therapists and | | | | subjects and anatomy in your curriculum.o Conduct |
| orthopedics. All these specializations have different | | | | background research on the best sports medicine |
| requirements. | | | | courses and check on their availability in the colleges.o |
| Areas of specialization in this field includes:o Coachingo | | | | Select a college depending on your area of |
| Athletic trainingo Science of Exerciseo Health and | | | | specialization.o Contacts with sports teams and the |
| Physical Promotion. | | | | instructors can be very useful. A good network is |
| The curriculum and the names of the specializations | | | | always helpful in getting a trainee job in a sports club |
| differ by college and university. | | | | or team. |
| JobsSome of the well-known jobs in the field of sports | | | | Like any career, sports medicine requires special |
| medicines are:o Dietician - A dietician plans a well | | | | education, experience and dedication to achieve an |
| balanced diet for an athlete and also plans their intake | | | | excellence in the field. The job offers you a lively work |
| of essential nutrients. The basic eligibility required is an | | | | environment and if you love sports, then sports |
| approved internship from the American Dieters | | | | medicine is the right career choice. |
| Association and certification.o Fitness Instructor - They | | | | |
