The Colorado Department of Education defines "Professional" using the following descriptors:
time & work management
career literacy
grit and resilience
work ethic; dependable and reliable
My Personal Definition:
To me professonalism means showing respect, responsiblity, and reliability. It's about having a good attitude and doing your best work . A professional always acts with honesty and care. A professional also can solve problems and find effective ways to overcome challenges. For example, if a project doesn't go as planned a professional stays calm, communicates clearly, and works with others to find a solution.
Career Question 1: What Sports do you work with the most at this school?
Answer 1:
Football.
Career Question 2:
What does a typical day look like for you?
Answer 2:
Teaching in the morning and seeing athletes in the afternoon.
Career Question 3:
What kind of injuries do you see the most?
Answer 3:
Ankles, Knees, and Shoulders.
Is to continue to develop and practice the skills that I have gained from this experience interning at MHS. I plan to pursue sports medicine in college, but I still am undecided where I will be attending college.
Is to become an athletic trainer at the high school, or college level. I want to help build an enviroment where athletes and students feel supported and get the help they need throughout their sports careers. This internship has reminded me how much I value the sports atmosphere and has proved to me that is where I belong.
My current work experience is being a customer service manager at Hobby Lobby. I also have experience in babysitting.
Career Question 4:
How do you decide if an athlete can play or needs to sit out?
Answer 4:
Different for each injury but depends on functional limitations.
Career Question 5:
What do you enjoy most about being an athletic trainer?
Answer 5:
The relationships you get to build.
Career Question 6:
Whats the hardest part of your job?
Answer 6:
The scheduling hours. Longer hours.
Career Question 7:
How do you communicate with coaches and parents
Answer 7:
Honest and open.
Career Question 8:
What equipment or tools do you use the most?
Answer 8:
Taping
Career Question 9:
How do you help athletes prevent injuries?
Answer 9:
Strength training.
Career Question 10:
What advice would you give someone who wants to become an athletic trainer?
Answer 10:
Be confident.
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