How do I become a sports medicine therapist?

Hello Michael,

You can be a Sports Medicine Therapist by acquiring a Medical Degree first. Once you are a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery (MBBS) then you can do your MD in Medicine/ Sports Medicine as a specialist. Sports Medicine therapists are very rare breed in the field of medicine and very few opt for it. I have a friend who has done Sports Medicine and he is hired/ employed by best of Sports organisations in the country and keeps on travelling the globe with the teams for National/international sports events. Very rewarding and satisfying career indeed!

In case, you do not wish to do such a high level of studies in medicine then you can enroll for diploma courses for a year or two from medical colleges/sports medicine authorities in your country.

<span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">The American Physical Therapy Association's ABPTS offers specialized certification in sports physical therapy. you need to demonstrate that you have CPR certification and know current First Responder protocols and pass an examination in sports physical therapy and have experience in direct care.</span>

Hey Michael!

Every country is a little different. Generally for a sports medicine therapist, you need your doctorates in Physical therapy which is grad school that is typically 3 years. Need to have a bachelors/masters in sports medicine.

For schools, just make sure they have sports medicine as a major and visit the campus before you decide on which school you want to attend.

Hope this helps!