Why do you want a career as an athletic trainer?
"When I initially enrolled in University, I wanted to be a physiotherapy assistant. I decided to continue my education and focused on sports medicine. I find this work fascinating and look forward to carving out a successful career as an athletic trainer."
"I have been an athletic trainer for the past 12 years, working on patients from junior athletes to traveling with professional athletic teams. I will be in this field for the remainder of my career."
The interviewer would like to know what inspired you to become an athletic trainer. Discuss what brought you to this career path and what keeps you in it. Be sure to express your passion for what you do!
"Growing up, I was always very involved in sports. I felt that if I couldn't make it as a professional athlete that I wanted to be the person to help train and rehabilitate those that could. It's gratifying work for me."
