Low to No Risk

19

Moderate Risk

1

High Risk

2

Extreme Risk

0

• 0.8Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• 1.2Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
• 1.5Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• 2.3Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
• 1.7Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
• 1.5Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• 1.5Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
• 1.5Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
• 1.7Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
• 0.5Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
• 1Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• 2.4Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.
• 1.4Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.
• 0.8Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.
• 1.3Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, or bruises.
• 1.7Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.
• 0.5Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.
• 2.3Lead stretching exercises for team members prior to games or practices.
• 1.2Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.

13.6% of Athletic Trainers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics