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By: Ayana Thomason

University of Tennessee

Career Exploration: Physical Therapy

vs

Athletic Training

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/articles/2019/5/16/sport-and-exercise-science-education

Introduction

The WHAT and WHY

WHAT is my project about?

  • Investigation of 2 career options

WHY is this important?

  • Kinesiology Major
  • Applying to Grad School
  • My Future

PT vs AT

Physical Therapy vs Athletic Training

https://vapantherpress.com/2277/features/importance-of-athletic-training/

https://www.stlukesphysicaltherapy.com/locations/berks/kutztown-physical-therapy

Broad Overview:

  • Similar Occupations
  • Health Field
  • Fascination with Body Mechanisms & Performance
  • Graduate School

Goal: To choose which path to take first

Where: Map of Presentation

Road Map

  • Questions to be Answered
  • Research Material
  • My Criteria/Values
  • My Findings on PT & AT
  • Interviews
  • Pros and Cons of AT & PT
  • My Choice/Recommendation
  • Works Cited

Questions to be Explored

By taking a more in-depth look at Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, I hope to answer the following questions:

  • What careers am I interested in pursuing as a student majoring in Kinesiology?
  • Which career will I pursue first after graduating and receiving my baccalaureate?
  • What aspects of each job meet my criteria for job satisfaction and what aspects do not?

My Questions

Research Material: Primary and Secondary

Primary

  • Interviews

Secondary

  • 10 sources

No Survey??

Overview of Research Material

What:

Things I'd Value in a Job Setting

My Career Values

  • Setting
  • Work hours
  • Specialty
  • Income
  • Balance
  • Collaborative work
  • Opportunities for advancement

Bernice R. Krumhansi : Opportunities in Physical Therapy Careers

What is Physical Therapy?

  • Definition:
  • Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease; restore, maintain and promote overall fitness and health
  • Tests/Duties:
  • electrical muscle testing, test of voluntary muscle power, joint measurement, and functional activity tests
  • Specialties:
  • Sports, Geriatrics, Disabilities, Youth,
  • Settings:
  • Hospitals, Clinics, Schools, Geriatric Center, Private Practice, Universities

About Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

What is Athletic Training?

National Athletic Training Association: Athletic Training

  • Definition
  • highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who prevent, examine, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions
  • Duties:
  • primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions
  • Settings
  • Schools, Colleges/Universities, Performing arts, Hospitals, Youth Leagues, Clinics

What is Athletic Training?

Education Requirements for PT

  • Coursework: biology/anatomy, cellular histology, physiology, exercise physiology, bio mechanics, kinesiology, pharmacology, clinical education, etc
  • GPA: 3.5 - 3.8
  • Volunteer/Observation Hours: 30 + hours
  • Exams: NPTE
  • Grad School Length: 3 years

Source: APTA.org

A Deeper Look into PT & AT

Education Requirements for Athletic Trainers

Education Requirements for AT

  • Coursework:Anatomy, physiology of exercise, kinesiology, physics, chemistry, psychology, etc
  • GPA: 3.0 or higher
  • Volunteer/Observational Hours: 30+ hours
  • Exams: NATA-BOC
  • Grad School Length: 2 years or less

Source: LearningPath.org & Introductin to the Health Professions

Job Outlook and Income; PT & AT

AT

  • Income: $67,070(high), $45,730 (median)
  • Job Outlook: 21%

Source: LearningPath.org

Job Out Look and Income

PT

  • Income: $86,850(high), $54,810 (median)
  • Job Outlook: 28%

Source: Bryanne Peterson: Physical Therapist & Peggy Stanfield: Introduction to the Health Professions

Map PT

https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291123.htm#st

Graph PT

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm?kui=FWgDQ7dfogsjlNOdww0Yqw%3D%3D#tab-6

Map AT

https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes299091.htm

Graph AT

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm#tab-6

Work Hours and Balance

Physical Therapist: (Bernice Krumhansl: Opportunities in PT Careers)

  • Monday through Friday
  • 40 hours a week
  • Working at home or in the clinic

Athletic Trainer:( Ryan Bugsch: A Day in the Life of an Athletic Trainer)

  • Depends on team, 7 days a week
  • In season and off season

Work Hours and Balance

Advancement in Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Both Careers offer advancement to managerial positions

  • Directors of Facilities

Physical Therapy:

  • Change Specialty

Athletic Trainer:

  • Change Career

Interview with Licensed Physical Therapist

Interviews

  • Dr. Braden Martin, CORA Physical Therapy
  • Eccentric Personality
  • Documentation
  • Research
  • Social Work Balance

https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-CORA-Physical-Therapy-EI_IE409434.11,32.htm

Interview: Athletic Trainer

  • Alex Medina, UT Football Athletic Trainer
  • Get Involved and Explore
  • Long Hours
  • "Learn the Language"

Interview with Certified Athletic Trainer

https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tags/ut%20football?start=16

Athletic Training

Sources: James Mensch et al .:Choosing a Career in Athletic Training, Stephanie M. Mazerolle, et al.: Facilitating Work-Life Balance in Athletic Training Settings, LearningPath.org, Ryan Bugsch: A Day in the Life of an Athletic Trainer

PROS

  • Player Progression
  • Job Outlook
  • Reimbursement for continuing Education

Pros and Cons

of

PT & AT

CONS

  • Work- Social Balance
  • Competition to work with Pro Sports Teams
  • Variable and Long work hours
  • Pay

Sources: Bernice Krumhansl: Opportunities in Physical Therapy Careers, Greengarageblog.org

Physical Therapy

PROS

  • Job Outlook
  • PT impact on people
  • Job security
  • Job Satisfaction

Pros & Cons: PT

CONS

  • Work is Exhausting
  • Risk of Injury
  • Student Loans
  • Renewal of License

My Choice

My Choice/Recommendation

  • PT then AT
  • PT= My pace
  • AT= Future Goal after PT
  • Things may Change!
  • 3 Tips for others deciding on future careers: Stay Positive and Be Thorough in your Research, and Explore & Experience!

Works Cited

Works Cited

  • Athletic Training. (2019, July 30). Retrieved November 26, 2019, from https://www.nata.org/about/athletic-training.
  • Sports Trainer Careers: Salary Information & Job Description. (n.d.). Retrieved November 26, 2019, from http://learningpath.org/articles/Sports_Trainer_Career_Profile.html.
  • Mazerolle, S. M., Pitney, W. A., Goodman, A., Eason, C. M., Spak, S., Scriber, K. C., … Simone, E. (2018). National Athletic Trainers Association Position Statement: Facilitating Work-Life Balance in Athletic Training Practice Settings. Journal of Athletic Training, 53(8), 796–811. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-51.11.02
  • Krumhansl, B., & Siebel, K. (2000). Opportunities in Physical Therapy Careers.
  • Chief, E. in. (2017, January 14). 7 Pros and Cons of Being a Physical Therapist. Retrieved November 26, 2019, from https://greengarageblog.org/7-pros-and-cons-of-being-a-physical-therapist.
  • Mensch, J., & Mitchell, M. (2008). Choosing a Career in Athletic Training: Exploring the Perceptions of Potential Recruits. Journal of Athletic Training, 43(1), 70–79. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-43.1.70

  • Bugsch, R. (2017, February 21). A day in the life of an athletic trainer. Retrieved November 26, 2019, from https://theaggie.org/2017/02/20/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-athletic-trainer/.
  • Birely, H., & Dpt. (2018, May). Life (as a PT) Begins at 40. Retrieved November 26, 2019, from https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/2018/5/DefiningMoment/.

Work Cited 2

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