Essay On Being A Sports Physician

A Sports Medicine Physicians is someone who may be osteopathic or allopathic physicians, their purpose is to provide health care for athletes and physically active people. They treat anyone who is physically active, to improve their performance, prevent injury, enhance overall health, and maintain their physical activity throughout their lives.(Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician) I want to be a sports physician because I want to be able to provide for my family and help athletes help themselves.

First, before I can start my career I will have to go to college and obtain my degree. I will have to attend college for ten to fifteen years, I plan to spend some of those years at Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma. Tuition will vary but

it will be anywhere between $10,000 to $20,000.(College & Degrees) I will have to take classes in kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biology, and other related subjects. I will have to get a associate degree, bachelor degree, then a masters degree, I could stop at my master's degree but for me to be able to fully be a Sports Medicine Physician, I will have to obtain my degree as a medical doctor.(ColIege & Degrees) l have to go to undergraduate school for four years, medical school for four more year, residency for three years, and lastly fellowship for one to two years. I will then have to be certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation. I will also have to pass a national Sports Medicine certification test that will allow me to hold a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.(What is a Sports Medicine Specialist)
Some other jobs that are related to my field, that I could also go into because I have to meet the same requirements are being a Kinesiotherapist, Allopathic Physician, and an Osteopathic Physician. A Kinesiotherapists monitor and develop exercise routines to help people regain muscle strength and function lost due to past or current injuries or diseases. They average a yearly salary of $77,998. (Kinesiotherapist) An Allopathic Physician are the people on the front line of medicine. They work solo or in groups to examine patients, obtain medical histories and performing and interpreting diagnostic tests for patients with injuries or diseases. Their yearly salary is anywhere from $197k to 747k (Allopathic Physician (M.D)) Lastly there is an Osteopathic Physician, they are fully board-certified physicians who can practice in every state and and in almost every country worldwide. They treat and diagnose patients; prescribe medications and perform surgeries.The yearly salary for this job is on average $204k to 443k. (Osteopathic Physician (D.O))
After I get out of school I plan to then start my career and open my own business. If everything goes as planned I could possible be making up to $202,596 a year according to explorehealthcareers.org. That is a very good salary to live off of, which will allow me to live comfortably and provide for my future family. The salary is one of the reasons I am considering this job because, I want to be sure that I can always offer my kids the best possible life I can give them. I want to be able to have a nice house with some land and be able to let my kids do whatever activities they want. With becoming a Sports Medicine Physician, I will never have to worry about the money part of life. If I don’t have to worry about money then I can spend my time with my family and friends.
The conditions I’ll be working in will be exclusively with a particular athletic team, a university sports program or a fitness club. I may even work in a private or group practice. A side from treating patients, I will also have to consult with athletic trainers, coaches and athletic directors on injury prevention and performance enhancement. The Sports Medicine field is expanding beyond its usual jobs, people are now seeking help from Sports Physicians to get help in improving their health, strength, and endurance so they can sustain an active lifestyle. (Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician)
The real reasons why I chose this occupation is because, I know what it is like to be an injured athlete, I know what it's like to have to sit the bench or sit out of practices because your body won't allow you to go anymore.

I have had to give up two things I loved dearly because I am not physically able to do it anymore. So, I know what it’s like, I know what an athlete is going thru when they have to give themselves a break or just completely quit. I’m not going to lie it sucks, it sucks bad, it honestly hurts to just sit and watch everyone else do something that you used to could do but can’t anymore. It would give me such a satisfaction to know that if I became a Sports Medicine Physician that I would be able to help or even heal patients that are in the same situation as me. I think I would love my job just because I would be able to keep a fellow athlete in their game. That’s the real reason I have been looking into this occupation. The field also pays very well also which means good money and I like money. If I make good money then I’ll also be able to have my dream house with a lot of land for my kids to be able to play on just like I did when I was growing up. This job also has flexible hours, with flexible hours I will be able to attend more of my kids events and activities without missing to much work. It just seems like it’s a job that I will be able to enjoy for the rest of my

life.
In conclusion, I picked this job because it can help me with what I want to accomplish and I will be able to help athletes accomplish what they want and need. If I’m able to help them then I’ll be able to help myself. With that being said it’s a win for everyone, I would be able to enjoy my job and I’d also be able to help athletes continue to enjoy their sport.