[humanser] questions about career paths

[Kelsey Nicolay]

Hello,
I know some of you are also on the Young professionals list, so I 
apologize for the repeat post.  I am a recent college graduate 
and am trying to find a job, but it's tough.  Therefore, in a few 
years once I've worked an entry level job a while, I might go 
back to school.  I was considering education, but I have heard 
the job market in this field is not good.  This is why I am 
considering a career in a health field.  Two career choices I am 
considering are speech therapy and sports medicine.  This 
includes fields such as athletic training, nutrition counseling, 
and physical therapy as well as physical therapy assisting.  I've 
been in contact with a blind person who earned her bachelor's 
degree in speech pathology, but what about the sports medicine 
fields? Could I, as a totally blind person, for instance, 
practice physical therapy? I would think that that field is more 
hands-on than speech therapy, is this true? I we think it would 
be since you're assessing joint movement and such, but I don't 
know too much about the sports medicine field.  Is there anyone 
on this list who practices athletic training or physical therapy 
who could share your experiences? I'm just trying to gather as 
much information now as I can so I can make an informed decision 
before applying to grad school a few years down the road.
If you like, please feel free to email me offlist to share your 
experiences.
Thanks,
Kelsey Nicolay