Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Cankdeska Cikana Community 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 North Dakota colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Also known as Little Hoop Community College

1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND

Students outcome and student success have always been at the center of Cankdeska Cikana Community College’s (CCCC) academic pursuits. Its operation is guided by the Dakota values and culture. CCCC was named after Paul Yankton Sr. whose Dakota name was Cankdeska Cikana, a warrior who believed that Indian people deserve quality educational opportunities. It was established to break the barriers to higher education and pave the way to success for the Native Indians. 

The founding of this college has marked significant development in the community as it promotes self-sufficiency and progress. With its programs, the members of the community have emerged as accountants, programmers, administrators, teachers, skilled laborers, clerks, and secretaries working in different industries and institutions. 

As an independent tribal community college, CCCC is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and the North Dakota Association of Tribal Colleges (NDATC). It is certified by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). 

CCCC offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science and Certificate programs in various fields. Under the Certificate programs are Natural Resources Management, Carpentry,Pre-Engineering, Finish Carpentry, Pre-Nursing, HVAC and Medical Assistant. 

Below is the general estimated tuition and fees at CCCC.  

Tuition and Fees $1,650/semester
Books and supplies $350/semester
Miscellaneous/Transportation expenses $1,600-1,900/Semester
Room and board $2,000-2,875/Semester
Total $5,600-6,775/Semester

With the goal to support the students and increase the retention and graduation rate in this college, the Student Support Services provides assistance for the students in academic, financial and personal matters.

Potential Student's Guide http://www.littlehoop.edu/content/index.php/potential-students 

Academic Programs http://www.littlehoop.edu/content/index.php/academics

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

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

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

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