Athletic trainers are the unsung heroes of sports organizationsfrom juvenile all the way to professional. They help kids play sports safely and get your favorite professional players back on the field to help their team win the championship. Athletic trainers are employed in all sorts of settings from schools, to sports clubs, to performing arts venues. So what does it take to have a career in this exciting and varied field? This book details the educational requirements necessary for a career as an athletic trainer. Sidebars introduce unusual aspects of the job and full-color photographs showcase the many facets of this fascinating field.