Exploring Careers in Sports Medicine

Exploring Careers in Sports Medicine

Ameera N. Teal MS, CSCS, EP

Master Wellness, LLC

/ameeranteal ameera.teal@

Overview

What is Sports Medicine The Allied Health Network Sports Medicine Professions

linkedin: /ameeranteal | e: ameera.teal@

What is Sports Medicine?

A division of medicine that diagnoses, treats, and prevents injuries resulting from or related to physical and athletic activities. This medical

network is lead by physicians and supported by allied health professionals.

linkedin: /ameeranteal | e: ameera.teal@

Careers in Sports Medicine

Goals, Duties, and Responsibilities

? Sports medicine professionals continually learn and relearn the best treatment and prevention practices. ? A single profession cannot address all the needs of the patient/athlete. ? The collective goal is to ensure that the patient/athlete functions at the highest level possible.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

All roles require post-secondary training as well as continuing education in order to be successful.

TEAMWORK

Sports medicine professionals rarely ever work independently.

Most work in a team setting. Patient/athlete care is a collaborative effort.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Success is measured not in games won but the level of performance

each patient/athlete is able to sustain in order to remain active

and healthy.

linkedin: /ameeranteal | e: ameera.teal@

Careers in Sports Medicine

Notable Qualities of a Sports Medicine Professional

COLLABORATIVE

Work willingly and well with others.

RELATABLE

Their ability to find similarities with others helps foster understanding.

SELF-AWARE

Possess a high emotional intelligence.

HONORABLE

Exemplars of health and fitness.

FLEXIBLE

Able to adapt in unforeseen circumstances.

THOROUGH

Accuracy and precision are paramount in every task.

linkedin: /ameeranteal | e: ameera.teal@

 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download