Ultimate Careers In Sports Medicine Author:Michael Stratton This book is designed to provide clarity to what can be a very confusing journey into the careers of sports medicine. Students attemping to enter this field often become bewildered and frustrated due to a lack of information that explains exactly what they need toknow and do to accomplish their goal in the least amount of time. This book is... more » intended to give a comprehensive picture of what is required to enter into the professions of Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant. It is not a substitution for an academic advisor, but should be used as a supplement to help students along. I realized the distinct need for a book such as this after listening to the struggles of many pre-physical therapy students and student athletic trainers that have worked/volunteered with me over the past ten years. With the specifics and intricacies of these professions, it was evident that many student counselors and advisors unintentially misled or could not give accuarate information so that students could prepare and enter these careers. This manual will benefit students pursuing these careers by immediately giving thme a simple recipe to follow that will lead them to their greatest chance to be admitted and employed in these professions. It is unique in that it gives a comprehensive scope of each career, real-life stories, accurate salaries and financial aid information. It discusses what is to be expected and what the future holds for each of these professions. The appendices provide students with all the institutions in America and abroad that offer these programs. This manual will save students time, money and frustrations while it rewards them for their efforts by being able to pursue a lifetime career in the sports medicine arena.« less