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Becoming an athletic trainer or…?

Right now I run cross country for my high school, but I think I want to go to college to become either a physical therapist or an athletic trainer. I read a book on running nutrition that explained the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and how they help your body work and I found it extremely interesting. I really like to exercise and run and would like to incorporate that into my future career. What classes should I take in high school, and what are some other career options I might like?

http://www.albion.edu/athletic_training/

This is the college that my daughter graduated from. She was an Exercise Science major and
will be attending Medical School in the Autumn of 2010. She received a phone call last evening
from one of her sorority sisters whom is presently working on her Master’s degree in Athletic training.
It appears that she is already covering Athletic Training responsibilities at two high schools in the
area along with her studies. So, it appears that there are job opportunities in the field.

This past Autumn I went to my daughter’s final collegiate X-C race. After the race, I went to the
coach and Thanked him for his support during my daughter’s collegiate career. I also told him that
if I saw any good runners in our local area, I would send them his way. His reply said a lot about
his program: He said, “First and foremost, send us good students and if they happen to be
good runners that will be an added bonus.”

Get good grades! Get a good score on the ACT and/or SAT! Take as many AP courses as
possible. And, if your high school offers any of the courses that are listed at the college’s
website — take them!

Hope that this helps! And, best of luck!

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