What are the prospects for a career as an athletic trainer?
Employment of athletic trainers is expected to grow much faster than average for all professions, increasing 24% from 2006 to 2016 (1). The growth of the healthcare industry and fitness and recreation centers with drive job growth. Job prospects should be good especially in the healthcare industry and in fitness and recreation centers. Athletic trainers interested in pursuing positions with sports teams will face competition. Job opportunities will also arise in elementary and secondary schools.