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- School Code: 240100
- Phone: (228) 864-2920
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99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Sports Medicine Degree
The sports medicine program at Coahoma 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 Mississippi colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.
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Coahoma Community College
1265 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS
Coahoma Community College, located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was founded in 1924 as Coahoma County Agricultural High School. Like many such schools, the focus of and goals of the institution changed after World War II, adding a junior college curriculum by 1949. The school was established under the “separate but equal” statutes, and was among the first of these schools, particularly those receiving state funds to maintain operations. In 1965 the school became open to all students regardless of race, color, gender or religion, and has operated accordingly since.
Academics
Coahoma Community College offers students a variety of programs aimed at assisting in academic transfer or providing an education in a given high demand industry or field. Student pursuing academic transfer will complete a curriculum that fulfills the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer in order to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs present individuals with an education in a field or industry that allows for long term employment upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Coahoma Community College may do so by meeting the minimum requirements for admission, completing the application, and paying all associated fees. Providing transcripts and test scores is also encouraged, as is participating in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to registration. Students may be asked to take a placement exam prior to their course selection. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants, and are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coahoma Community College offers an associate's degree program in sports medicine.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Sports Medicine program at Coahoma Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
Salary & Wages
- Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Annual Salary: $22970
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
- Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
- Total Employment: 150
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Coahoma Community College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Coahoma Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor