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Best books to learn Athletic training, in order
Athletic training rewards understanding the work before committing to the credential: first grasp what athletic trainers do on the sideline and in the clinic and whether the pace suits you, then injury prevention, evaluation, and rehab as the BOC exam tests them, then daily practice with athletes and getting hired. Reading grounds you and preps the exam. But an accredited degree, clinical education, and BOC certification and state regulation are the real requirement—study can't replace supervised hours.
Reading paths for athletic training
Athletic training: an ordered reading list into the AT profession
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning athletic training?
- Athletic training rewards understanding the work before committing to the credential: first grasp what athletic trainers do on the sideline and in the clinic and whether the pace suits you, then injury prevention, evaluation, and rehab as the BOC exam tests them, then daily practice with athletes and getting hired. Reading grounds you and preps the exam. But an accredited degree, clinical education, and BOC certification and state regulation are the real requirement—study can't replace supervised hours.
- What's a good book to start athletic training with?
- A strong starting point is Sports Injuries by Richard C. Schneider. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after athletic training?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Chiropractic care, Surveying, Drafting & CAD.