The majority of students who take courses about the prevention and management of injuries that typically occur in an athletic population have little or no intention of pursuing athletic training as a career. However, it is also true that a large percentage of those students who are taking these courses are doing so because they intend to pursue careers in coaching, fitness, physical education, or other areas related to exercise and sport science. For these individuals, some knowledge and understanding of the many aspects of health care for both recreational and competitive athletes is essential for them to effectively perform the associated responsibilities of their job. The ninth edition of Essentials of Athletic Injury Management is written for those students interested in coaching, physical education, and the fitness profession.