Maggie Boles
1st Period / Careers
Brain
"I think I'm right-brained, incapable of managing my way out of a brown paper bag."
-Jeremy Grantham
Decision Making
Personality
#1 Blue
#2 Gold
- Punctual
- Organized
- Loyal
- Responsible
- Prepared
- Committed
- Dependable
- Decisive
#3 Orange
- Fun Loving
- Adventurous
- Competitive
- Artistic
- Adaptable
- Generous
#4 Green
- Curious
- Asks Why
- Problem Solver
- Logical
- Loves Learning
Navigator Results
Interest
- Therapeutic Services
- Teaching and Training
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Professional Support Services
- Diagnostics Services
Skills
- Professional Support services
- Administration and Administrative Support
- Family and Community Services
- Human Resources Management
- Teaching and Training
Work Values
- Innovation
- Prestige
- Income
- Accomplishment
- Workplace
My Top 3 Career Choices
Athletic Trainer
Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.
Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.
- Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
Working Conditions:
The work of athletic trainers requires frequent interaction with others.
This includes consulting with physicians
Work about 40 to 50 hours per week.
Trainers working in hospitals and clinics spend part of their time
- In high schools, athletic trainers who also teach may work at least 60 to 70 hours a week.
Education Required:
- Bachelors Degree with a major in athletic training
Salary Range:
- $64,310-$26,120
Physical Therapist
Tasks:
- Test and measure patient's strength
Teach physical therapy students
Provide information to the patient about material risks
Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
Working Conditions:
Working 40 hours a week
Must be physically active
Must be able to move heavy equipment
Must be able to help patients tun, stand, or walk
- Needs to have a flexible schedule
Education Required:
- Masters and above
Salary Range:
- $114,360-$41,480
Sports Medicine Physician
Record athletes’ medical care information and maintain medical records
Provide education and counseling on injury prevention
Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- Attend games and competitions to provide treatment
Working Conditions:
Work in small private offices or clinics
Work long irregular hours
Work 60 hours a week
Must be able to travel to patients
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Education Required:
4 years of undergraduate
4 years of medical
- 3-8 years of internship
Salary Range:
- $48,320
My Top 3 Colleges
#1 Northwest Arkansas Community College
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Public Community College
- 8,020 Students Attend
- $17,979 Per Year
#2 University of Arkansas
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Public University
- 25,341 Students Attend
- $20,748 Per Year
#3 Oklahoma Baptist University
- Shawnee, Oklahoma
- Private University
- 2,097 Students Attend
- $31,388 Per Year
Bentonville High School
9th– get good grades, get involved, start a resume of all activities/accomplishments
10th– keep grades up, take PSAT and/or PLAN, maintain resume
11th– boost GPA, take ACT and/or SAT, maintain resume
12th– get letters of recommendation, apply to schools, complete the FASFA, apply for scholarships