Sports Medicine Doctor

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Sports medicine doctors work to prevent and treat injuries associated with athletics. Most injuries sports physicians see deal with the joints, muscles, and bones. Sports physicians may work with nurses, physical therapists, exercise physiologists and nutritionists after an athlete or other active person is injured. They may also deal with other medical problems in athletes such as asthma, skin conditions, concussions, heart problems or diabetes. They also focus on preventing injury through promoting fitness and wellness.

Salary: $236,945

Educational Requirements:

            Sports physicians must go through all the training and education of a regular doctor and then pursue their specialty training. To become a physician, you must complete eight years of higher education followed by three to eight years of an internship and residency. After that, you must receive a license from the state you plan to practice.

I would like to be a sports physician because I really like sports and I also enjoy assisting athletes with the correct way to make them fit for their sport and assisting with injuries.

SSS #58

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in DETERMINATION."

- Tommy Lasorda

Reflection: Many people give up because something may be too hard or they may even say it is impossible. People don't actually look into trying their hardest and with their all to make it possible. Men can even become women if they truly wanted to. I really try hard to play higher and higher notes on my trumpet even though it causes my head and lips to ache. Being determined brings success.

SSS #56

"I will persist until I succeed"

- OG Mandino

Reflection: Whenever I see that I mess up in a song, I practice solely that part of the song. I practice and practice and practice until I I get it right and I know once I get that piece right the song in its entirety sounds so much better. When I practice my shots in basketball, I do not finish practicing unless I have made 10 free throw in a row. I miss just one then I start all over from zero.

SSS #54

"Persistance can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

- Matt Biondi

Reflection: Michael Jordan didn't make his high school basketball team when he was is high school. He knew that he had to practice more and more because he wasn't going to make the team in the future unless he practiced. Practice and persistance are key into creating success.

SSS #52

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundeness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity then the body is healthy and strong."

- John F. Kennedy

Reflection: Kobe Bryant would not be able to be the great and amazing player he is today if he did not take care of his body. He exercises everyday to help him maintain his shape. He wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to be one of the greatest players to have ever lived and become so intelligent of the game if he didn't spend so much time into his body. It keeps his mind at ease and his hard work in fitness pays off in the court when he reads the defense and is able to determine which is the best spot to take a shot from or if he should pass the ball.

SSS #46

"The best way to predict your future is to create it."

- Charles Ketterer

Reflection: One should not think about what they think they will do. They should have to act upon it to make it into a reality. When one thinks about just having a good life or becoming an athlete they are not creating their future. All they are doing is simply just trying to see what may lie ahead of them. They should be practicing and working out each day and never stop. Many professional athletes today practice even though they are professionals. Why? Because they want to improve their skills. There is never a good enough because there will always be someone pushing harder to become better and better. They are not wasting their time by believing they are good enough and that they do not need to improve.

Student Success Statement #40

"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

- Michael Phelps

Reflection: I always dream about being an incredible musician. Never just the best in my school. I always think beyond. It does not serve one justice if they don't think about having abilities outside of what they can imagine. It reminds me of a book called Faust. the main character makes a deal with a demon to gain the knowledge of things one is not able to imagine of. He wishes for this because he is a scientist and wishes to know more. Limits can cause the demise of a human; not striving for more than he think he can achieve. 

Student Success Statement #38

"If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than excellent work."

- Thomas J. Watson

Reflection: I live by this type of mentality. There is never a time in which I do not attempt anything with all my abilities. I always put 100% into whatever activity I do. I always want to be on top of the list. I do not want to live below someone. Excellence seperates the greats from the common people, and I know I am not just a common person

Student Success Statement #34

"Together Everyone Achieves More"

- ANON

Reflection: In a basketball game, there may be one person on the team that is good, but they will not win if they do not have a team that would help him. Without a team there would be no assistance to be able to do everything 100%. You would be left in ruins if you think you can beat 5 people at basketball when you don't have a team.

Student Success Statement #27

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right."

- Dean Smith

Reflection: He seems like an amazing person. That should be everyone's primary goal in life aside from survival. One should live with the goodness in one's heart by doing what is right rather than for the fame or money. You will eventually get noticed if you do what is right constantly because it's hard to find people who choose to do right all the time. I make the error of doing wrong sometimes but not because I'm a bad person. It's because I'm a human and I'm still learning on how the world revolves.

My Experience So Far at HPIAM

My experience so far at HPIAM has been amazing. I have great teachers and amazing friends. I really love the music class when we start playing because it just relieves any stress that I have at the moment. It is an amazing school filled with great people. I really appreciate all the work that Mr.C and the rest of the staff does to keep this school running the way it should be.

APB Reloaded

I have recently been more active in one of my favorite games called APB Reloaded. It is a game about cops and robbers fighting in the public streets because criminals have been terrorizing the streets for too long and it is up to the vigilantes named The Enforcers to fight these criminals and serve justice onto the streets. It is a very fun game especially when you play with friends. I constantly call my cousin to tell him to play online so we can level up everything so we can be equal with every weapon and car we want.

Four Football Players

Reflection: Four football players walk into a closed store believing it was open. They got what they needed and proceeded to the checkout to pay for their to see that no one is there. They start taking money out of their pockets to show they are going to pay for the items but no one is there to collect the money. So they just left the money on the counter including the tax and they left. I believe this was amazing. I would think that in today's world many people would have just left with their items without paying. These men were showing that they are honest people. It also sends a message to people who believe that people of dark skin are all criminals. It made me very happy to see such courage and honesty from these football players.

Student Success Statement #6

"I have three messages:

1. We should never, ever give up.

2. You are never too old to chase your dreams.

3. It looks like a solitary sport, but it takes a team."

-Diana Nyad, American Swimmer

Reflection: It was pretty inspiring to see a person of that age overcome such a feat. She easily incorporated her messages in her swim from Cuba to Florida. When she made it to Florida, she demonstrated her will to never gave up. And she demonstrated that in her age she was still able to overcome that 53 hour swim, so it gives no reason for others to think they are too old to do a certain activity in which they have always wanted to do. 

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

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Duties and Responsibilities

                Athletic trainers work with athletic teams, athletes, coaches, and sports medicine physicians. They help develop training programs to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation programs for the injured. They treat injured athletes under the direction of team or sports medicine physicians. Before athletic events they will bandage, wrap, and affix braces to prevent injuries. They work on the muscles of athletes before and after events. In addition, they may set up nutritional diets and meals for athletes in training. Athletic trainers will also advise on protective gear and on training equipment.

                Athletic trainers work for sports teams, schools, colleges, clinics, health clubs, corporations, and hospitals.

                

Average Salary: $25,000-$35,000

                

Educational Requirements:

                                Students should take challenging science, math, and English course in high school.

                

To be a certified athletic trainer, students must complete an educational program that includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience. Most programs result in a bachelor’s degree from a college with and emphasis in physical education.

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