Education and future choices

[Antanas]

I've been trying to figure out or at least narow down what i want to do later as a career.

Finally received my results mostly B's and A's . I'm taking up Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Sports at College level (not to sure on the US equivalent) after that Uni.

But im not sure what courses to take later. I want to work with athletes but not sure what route to take. I've tried speaking with some people that dint help things.

I'm just not sure. Do i cast myself right out by just concentrating on sport or go via more advanced route in Biochemistry/ Human Biology, Chemistry+ Sports science or Sports medicine/Physiotherapy but be a person who has spent hours in the squat rack?

I enjoy the whole advanced science side and how the human system responds to training etc.. but a plagued past with injuries and future work prospects look really tempting on the sports medicine side.

Basically i want to do this for myself, answer unanswered questions and in future guide similarly lost people away from the mistakes I've made.

[Boris]

It depends Ant. I don't know what coaches and personal trainers on your side of the pond need to get a job. Here there are a variety of certifications that you can choose from to become a "certified" personal trainer. Coaching generally has more stringent guidelines, but again it depends on your employer.

If I could take classes right now, I'd probably look into courses in the physical therapy department.

Besides a trainer or coach, what other things could you see yourself doing Ant?

[Antanas]

I dont want to be a personal trainer, if i work with athletes i want to work with the best. I wanted to specialize, if i were doing physio therapy then train athletes aswell as patch them up or prevent injuries.

If i take the human biology and biochemistry side, i would still like to work along the lines of human adaptation and function. I think i just probably want to have the knowledge and if i decide to train people either working for someone or starting up my own athlete center ,do it right.

I'm still extremely misty but the choices ive chose allow me to go into all of the areas.

I think i want a degree/phd in something and then build upon it.

[Boris]

As I said, qualifications are important, but experience is everything in the world of coaching around here. If you don't have experience as a coach or elite athlete, it won't matter how smart you are (until you get some).

[Antanas]

Thats why i was considering getting an apprenticeship later on or during my later education. But still not sure what to choose or what side to come from.