August 17, 20224 yr 5 minutes ago, Paul852 said: I looked up what is taught in a Sports Medicine Masters and two of the courses listed were "Sports Nutrition" and "Principles of Physical Therapy". Sure seems like something the Bachelor's would already have. They have to take things slow and space them out for guys like HE. Don't wanna overwhelm him with too many advanced concepts in those first 4 years.
August 17, 20224 yr 20 minutes ago, Paul852 said: What did you learn in the Master's that you didn't already learn during the Bachelor's? A lot. Bachelor's was in exercise science.
August 17, 20224 yr 3 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: Exercise science? Might as well have been gender studies after all. Good one.
August 17, 20224 yr Do reputable colleges even have programs for "exercise science"? I've honestly never heard of it before.
August 17, 20224 yr 35 minutes ago, Paul852 said: What did you learn in the Master's that you didn't already learn during the Bachelor's? Happy ending
August 17, 20224 yr 5 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: Do reputable colleges even have programs for "exercise science"? I've honestly never heard of it before. Looks like University of Pitt does (first hit when I Googled it) Edit: Looks like West Chester University has one too
August 17, 20224 yr 36 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: Do reputable colleges even have programs for "exercise science"? I've honestly never heard of it before. In my previous profession we were working on one. Any degree program that a University thinks they can make money from is fair game. Higher education is a sinking ship and every president, provost, dean, and department chair is looking for a life raft.
August 17, 20224 yr 44 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: Do reputable colleges even have programs for "exercise science"? I've honestly never heard of it before. Yes. Depending on the college its also called exercise physiology, or Kinesiology. All the same. It prepares you for jobs in things like being an clinical exercise physiologist, cardiac rehab, performance training like combine prep stuff, personal training, corporate fitness, etc. And a great foundation for any health profession you go in to.
August 17, 20224 yr Oooor you could just get a biology degree like a doctor or physical therapist does.
August 17, 20224 yr 5 minutes ago, Gannan said: Oooor you could just get a biology degree like a doctor or physical therapist does. You could. But all of the doctors I know complain about their student loans too. And not everyone wants 12 years of school. Physical therapy is boring. I can do everything a physical therapist does, and yet that is just 1 aspect of my job. I wouldnt want to do just that every day. There is more to my job that they dont do. Athletic trainers are also trained in acute injury management, and emergency care, which PTs dont do. Strength and conditioning, which PTs dont do. We also have expertise in nutrition, and sports psychology. Its much more broad than PT. But paid less. Barriers to the profession receiving its full respect are that its still a fairly new profession, and not well understood. Much confusion between an athletic trainer which is a healthcare profession, vs a personal trainer which many people do without even having a degree and the jobs are not even remotely close.
August 17, 20224 yr 3 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said: You could. But all of the doctors I know complain about their student loans too. And not everyone wants 12 years of school. Physical therapy is boring. I can do everything a physical therapist does, and yet that is just 1 aspect of my job. I wouldnt want to do just that every day. There is more to my job that they dont do. 54 minutes ago, downundermike said: Happy ending
August 17, 20224 yr 32 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said: I can do everything a physical therapist does, and yet that is just 1 aspect of my job. I would pay good money to see you say that in front of my wife.
August 17, 20224 yr Just now, Gannan said: I would pay good money to see you say that in front of my wife. It's true and physical therapists that know what athletic training is know it. These professionals work hand in hand frequently in various settings.
August 17, 20224 yr 4 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said: It's true and physical therapists that know what athletic training is know it. These professionals work hand in hand frequently in various settings. My wife is a specialist who deals with people recovering from brain injuries and severe head trauma. An athletic trainer cannot do that.
August 17, 20224 yr 1 minute ago, Gannan said: My wife is a specialist who deals with people recovering from brain injuries and severe head trauma. An athletic trainer cannot do that. So she has to take her work home....................
August 17, 20224 yr 22 minutes ago, Gannan said: My wife is a specialist who deals with people recovering from brain injuries and severe head trauma. An athletic trainer cannot do that. Ok. I'm glad you guys who have no idea about athletic training are here to tell me about my job.
August 17, 20224 yr 14 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said: Ok. I'm glad you guys who have no idea about athletic training are here to tell me about my job. Welcome to CVON. It's like when Munson tried to teach me about the banking system. For the record -- I couldn't care less about your job.
August 17, 20224 yr 15 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said: Ok. I'm glad you guys who have no idea about athletic training are here to tell me about my job. Don't get me wrong. I was really thankful to have an athletic trainer when I was in junior high and didn't know how to tape my own ankle properly.
August 17, 20224 yr 2 minutes ago, vikas83 said: Welcome to CVON. It's like when Munson tried to teach me about the banking system. For the record -- I couldn't care less about your job. Through thread is the most use his Master degree has seen lol.
August 17, 20224 yr 1 hour ago, HazletonEagle said: Physical therapy is boring. I can do everything a physical therapist does, and yet that is just 1 aspect of my job. I suggested other jobs you do for your "clients", but you shot down hand and mouth
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