About This Career Path
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
Health Sciences
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
Health Sciences Industry
Sports Medicine Physicians
Average
$256,610
ANNUAL
$123.37
HOURLY
Entry Level
$100,070
ANNUAL
$48.11
HOURLY
Sports Medicine Physicians
Degree Recommendations
Sports Medicine Physicians
01
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
02
Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
03
Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
04
Record athletes' medical care information, and maintain medical records.
05
Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
06
Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
07
Coordinate sports care activities with other experts, including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
08
Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
09
Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
10
Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices that are potentially harmful.
Sports Medicine Physicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
Health Sciences
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