Also called: Team Massage Therapist, Athletic Recovery Specialist
Works with athletes and pro teams to speed recovery, prevent injuries and prepare for competition.
Before a game she does quick warm-up massages in the training room; afterward she works on tight hamstrings and calves. She travels with the team during the season.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Massage therapy program (usually 500-1,000 hours) plus the MBLEx exam and a state license. Plus sports massage certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Massage Therapy (trade school), Kinesiology.
Growing much faster than average (about 15% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Recovery gadgets help, but working on athletes' specific injuries before and after games needs a skilled therapist.
Classes: Anatomy & Physiology, Physical education, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9011.
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