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Sports Medicine Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
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- Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
- Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
- Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
- Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
- Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma.
- Record athletes' medical care information, and maintain medical records.
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Skills to explore
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2026-08
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2026-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2026-08
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2026-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2026-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2026-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
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Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Program, General →
Family Medicine/Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Combined Specialty Program →
Family Medicine/Preventive Medicine Combined Specialty Program →
Internal Medicine/Medical Genetics and Genomics Combined Specialty Program →
Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Combined Specialty Program →
Medical Genetics and Genomics/Maternal-Fetal Medicine Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatrics/Medical Genetics and Genomics Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatrics/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Combined Specialty Program →
Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other →
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O*NET-SOC code 29-1229.06 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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