Career fit quiz

Is Athletic Trainer the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the athletic trainer career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the athletic trainer job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love sports and medicine
Statement 2 of 8I stay calm during injuries
Statement 3 of 8I like hands-on care
Statement 4 of 8I can work evenings and weekends
Statement 5 of 8I want to work with athletes
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a master’s degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Bachelor’s plus 2-year master’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $62,520 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses, working with athletes, workers and patients under physician direction.

  • Prevent injuries with taping, bracing and conditioning
  • Evaluate injuries on the field and in the clinic
  • Provide emergency care
  • Design and supervise rehabilitation
  • Manage concussion protocols

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