AREAS OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND EXERCISE SCIENCE It’s the field of medicine concerned with injuries sustained in athletic endeavors, including their PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT. The purpose of injury PREVENTION and TREATMENT is to maintain optimal health and maximize peak performance. Areas include ATHLETIC TRAINING, BIOMECHANICS, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, and NUTRITION

SPORTS IS BIG BUSINESS! Estimated Size of Global Sports Industry: 1.5 TRILLION DOLLARS MLB – 7.1 Billion (League Revenue Alone) NFL – 9.2 Billion NBA – 4.6 Billion NHL – 2.6 Billion Individual Franchise Worth of Each Team EX: MANCHESTER UNITED 600 Million Spectator Sports – 35 Billion Sporting Goods – 44 Billion Health Clubs Worldwide -79 Billion

NCAA COLLEGE SPORTS ARE BIG BUSINESS TOO! ALABAMA – 123 Million in Revenue TEXAS – 120 Million OHIO ST – 115 Million FLORIDA- 106 Million TENNESSEE – 101 Million MICHIGAN – 99 Million OK STATE – 98 Million WISCONSIN- 95 Million TEXAS A&M – 92 Million PENN ST. – 91 Million (SHOW UT)

JOBS IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS MEDICINE What can one do with a degree in SPORTS MEDICINE OR EXERCISE SCIENCE? Aerobics/Group Exercise Instructor Athletic Trainer (License) Biomechanist (Study and explanation of the laws of physics as applied to physical activity) RESEARCH BASED Cardiopulmonary Rehab Specialist

JOBS CONTINUED Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist – Employee Fitness Director Exercise Physiologist- Studies acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations resulting from physical activity. Help athletes improve performance. Medical Physician Occupational Physiologist Personal Trainer Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Strength and Conditioning Coach

SALARIES Undergraduate Degree – 18,000-30,000 per year. The higher the degree or position the more money one can earn. Dependent upon market demand, geography, employment setting, experience, etc…. Professional and college level will give one and opportunity to make more money.

ASSESS YOUR INTERESTS Do you enjoy helping people? Do you enjoy sports and the atmosphere? Do you enjoy exercise and the reasons behind sports performance and injury treatment? Do you enjoy research? Do you enjoy other things related to sports?

TOP SCHOOLS USC University of Virginia at Charlotteville University of Pittsburgh University of Iowa Arcadia University Ohio State University SUNY Cortland University of Delaware Stanford University Washington University in St. Louis University of Michigan