Physical therapy majoring in sports medicine?

Question

i was wondering if its possible to go to college and go to the physical therapy department, and major in sports medicine.. or would it be better to go pre-med and then major in sports medicine.. idk .. i like to deal with like sprained ankles and stuff.. not like illnesses.. and i want to do sports medicine no matter what.. what should i do?

im not going to college this upcoming year by the way.

Answer 1

Physical therapy is a graduate level degree. You can certainly specialize in sports med.  You can also go to school to become a physician and complete a fellowship in sports med.  Another option is to become an atheltic trainer.  

If you are really not interested in learning about "illnesesses," then I certainly wouldn't recommend going to med school.  

I'd probably focus on the athletic trainer or physical therapy career.  

As an athletic trainer, you will work exclusively with athletes, but your job prospects will be very limited.  It is a bachelor's level degree at the minimum...but that would be your major.

Physical therapy will remain in high demand, but you have to learn about all the other "non-athletes" who need PT too...like those who have MS, etc.  PT requires at least a master's degree, so you will choose another major for your undergraduate phase, and then apply to the PT program as a graduate student.

I would suggest you volunteer some time shadowing an ATC or PT.

Answer 2

other options for you.....

athletic trainer

sports psychologist

chiropractor

but honestly physical therapy is an excellent field!