Topic info!!
Hi! I’m doing a senior exhibition project and I can’t find any info on this topic on google so a little insight would be amazing!!!
Topic: Should athletic trainers be required to obtain a doctorate of physical therapy to work in collegiate levels and professional levels in sports.
If anyone could provide insight or opinions on both viewpoints. Any medical persons or athletic trainers, athletes, anyone who could provide information on both sides of the argument please do.
Specific question I would like answered if possible;
Is there benefits of having both credentials and if so what are they?
Is there really a connection between both degrees if so how do they tie together, if not what differentiates them?
What should happen to the salary if it was required? Would it go up, or stay the same?
Some higher division ncaa sports teams and professional teams do prefer athletic trainers to have both degrees but not required. Are there any differences from the ones that have both as opposed to the ones that do not?