Athletic Trainer vs. Personal Trainer

Iceprincessk25

I am all up for you guys sending me emails about your injuries and what not on here. Keep them coming. I just want to give a little background on what I do and how I am NOT a personal trainer. I'm a certified athletic trainer. It gets confused all the time.

The only similarity between athletic trainers and personal trainers is that we both work with athletes, but we do very different jobs. Personal trainers, are fitness professionals and NOT healthcare professionals. There is little regulation of their professional practice and there are very few requirements to obtain a personal training credential (some obtained with as little as a weekend course).

Certified athletic trainers:
- Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, which is an allied health profession
- Must pass a long & comprehensive exam before earning the ATC credential
- Must keep their knowledge and skills current by participating in continuing education
- Must adhere to standards of professional practice set by one national certifying agency ~ www.NATA.org

Daily duties:
- Provide physical medicine and rehabilitation services
- Prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries (acute and chronic)
- Coordinate care with physicians and other allied health professionals
- Work in schools, colleges, professional sports, clinics, hospitals, military, & performing arts

I've been in the field for 10+ years. I spent 4 years with a professional ice hockey team and have been teaching sports medicine to high school students for the past three years. I my job and have known that I wanted to be an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist since I was 12 years old. Sports Injuries are my passion! Yes, I like it when you get hurt. But I like to make you better even more! :bigsmile:

So if you have any questions about anything feel free to send a PM and I'll help you the best that I can over the internet.

Just don't call me a personal trainer! :noway: LOL. :laugh:

Iceprincessk25

I am all up for you guys sending me emails about your injuries and what not on here. Keep them coming. I just want to give a little background on what I do and how I am NOT a personal trainer. I'm a certified athletic trainer. It gets confused all the time.

The only similarity between athletic trainers and personal trainers is that we both work with athletes, but we do very different jobs. Personal trainers, are fitness professionals and NOT healthcare professionals. There is little regulation of their professional practice and there are very few requirements to obtain a personal training credential (some obtained with as little as a weekend course).

Certified athletic trainers:
- Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, which is an allied health profession
- Must pass a long & comprehensive exam before earning the ATC credential
- Must keep their knowledge and skills current by participating in continuing education
- Must adhere to standards of professional practice set by one national certifying agency ~ www.NATA.org

Daily duties:
- Provide physical medicine and rehabilitation services
- Prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries (acute and chronic)
- Coordinate care with physicians and other allied health professionals
- Work in schools, colleges, professional sports, clinics, hospitals, military, & performing arts

I've been in the field for 10+ years. I spent 4 years with a professional ice hockey team and have been teaching sports medicine to high school students for the past three years. I my job and have known that I wanted to be an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist since I was 12 years old. Sports Injuries are my passion! Yes, I like it when you get hurt. But I like to make you better even more! :bigsmile:

So if you have any questions about anything feel free to send a PM and I'll help you the best that I can over the internet.

Just don't call me a personal trainer! :noway: LOL. :laugh: