Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Camden County College prepares students for a career as a fitness worker, physical therapist, or athletic trainer. The program focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish research and service goals. Program courses include: human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness, principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Camden County College

Also known as formerly Caldwell College

120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ

Camden County College, located in Camden, New Jersey, was established in 1967 on land which had formerly belonged to the Mother of the Savior Seminary. The original three buildings purchased along with the 320 acres of land that consist of the Camden campus are still in use, with their placement in relation to one another forming  a central courtyard which became the location for the first graduation ceremony held by the school.

Over the years the college expanded the campus, adding new buildings and programs as needed to meet new community demands for education and training. The process of expansion has yet to yield, with plans currently in place to modernize and update older facilities in order to meet student demand and expectation. In addition to the main campus, CCC operates several center and branch campuses to provide more opportunities in the school's expanded service area.

Academics

Camden County College offers a variety of programs in many areas of study, allowing students to choose the career or academic path that best suits their needs. Career training programs take between one and two years of study in a specific field, providing students the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as a professional.

Students will take both theoretical and practical courses, allowing them to apply methodologies and techniques learned in the classroom to real world settings, providing experience and practice useful for future employment. Students will earn a certificate or diploma upon completion, after which they are eligible for employment at the entry level.

Academic programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education. Once completed students will apply for transfer to a college or university in order to complete their bachelor's degree.

Transfer requirements for colleges and universities will vary greatly from one school to another; therefore it is recommended that students meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum of study that best fulfills the transfer and admission requirements of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Addictions Counseling
• Mechanical Engineering
• Liberal Arts
• Biology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Camden County College is a two year open enrollment institution.  Individuals interested in the school may do so if they meet the minimum criterion for admission and submit an application for admission and pay the associated tuition fee. Students are required to submit transcripts and test scores if available, and some students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in student orientation is suggested, as is consulting with an academic adviser to develop a plan for the students time at the school.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the start of each academic year. The information provided by the FAFSA will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine the student's needs and aid program eligibility. Financial aid recipients must maintain their GPA or risk losing aid eligibility.

Athletics

The Camden County College Cougars participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) Division XIX. Intercollegiate athletic provide a forum for interested students to experience healthy completion and learn valuable skills and trait, such as teamwork and leadership, which are essential for success and may be applied to one' s personal, professional and academic life.

Student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics must maintain a healthy GPA or risk losing their position on the team. Interested students may inquire at the athletic department for forms and tryout dates.

Athletic programs offered:

• Cross Country
• Baseball
• Softball
• Soccer
• Basketball Golf

Career Options for Graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Description

Compete in athletic events.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, athletes and sports competitors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $71600

Coaches and Scouts

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, coaches and scouts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $49660
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $48130

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fitness trainers and aerobics instructors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $54230
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $50010

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).