Athletic Trainers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 3 (13%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 8 (35%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 12 (52%)

• Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, or bruises.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Lead stretching exercises for team members prior to games or practices.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform team support duties, such as running errands, maintaining equipment, or stocking supplies.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task