A Career For A Career In Sports Medicine

While growing up I always wanted a career in the medical field. Finding the exact career that fits me best is the complicated part. However, after taking different courses and engaging into physical activity, I decided that I would be most successful as a sports medicine physician. However, trying to achieve a career in the physical and medical setting is not a easy route. It takes a lot of hard work, determination, and that drive to become successful in this field. California State University East Bay does not carry a major for sports medicine physician alone although it is categorize understand kinesiology as an option. Kinesiology majors have the experience of working in the clinical setting that requires more hands on and also engaging in course work that involves data collection and analysis from the clinical courses. As a visual learner, performing practical work was the easiest for me because I am able to visualize and analyze the material clearly. Although certain courses were challenging and obtained necessary requirements relevant to sports medicine that are beneficial, additional courses that engaged in more hands on and field experience would have helped students with confidence, communication skills, and the skill to rehabilitate injuries efficiently.

I understand that in order to advance from the world of undergraduate college courses to that of a higher education in graduate preparation, would take a lot of dedication, time, and effort. Throughout my life, I have always wanted to become a doctor and have dedicated loads of my time and effort into my education to achieve that one goal. Sports medicine has intrigued me throughout college because of its never ending mysteries and the fact that every answer has a q...

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...nternship at a clinical setting or athletic program at a university or professional organization. Most curriculum programs don’t have the space or necessary equipment’s to help student get a better understanding of the material. Lastly, I do urge that Universities incorporate courses in the kinesiology department that focus on hands on field work so that students are able to acquire confidence and good communication skills that will allow them to be face many challenges.

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"American College of Sports Medicine." Advancing Health Through Science, Education and medicine. (2014): n. page. Print. .