Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Connors State 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Connors State College (CSC)

100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK

True to its mission “Building Futures One at a Time”, Connors State College provides the best educational experience while recognizing each of students’ goals and aspirations.

The college has 3 campuses: Main Warner Campus is located at the rural agricultural Warner community in the intersection of United States Highway 64 and Interstate 40 in Eastern Oklahoma. The other branches are situated in Muskogee, a port city. Muskogee West Campus is at 2400 W. Shawnee Bypass and Muskogee Three Rivers Port Campus is at 2501 North 41^st Street East.

Choose from its several basic fields of studies for a baccalaureate degree, 1- and 2-year technical and occupational education programs in different academic divisions such as agriculture, business, nursing, social sciences and more. It also has an offering of non-credit, remedial and developmental programs for those who wish to further one’s knowledge and skills.

As a student, you’ll be challenged by its academic, social and civic standards that will bring out your fullest potential. The courses, activities and facilities are designed and founded on values of integrity, quality learning, critical thinking, social responsibility, hard work and fun. These are made possible by its expert faculty and dedicated support staff.

The Connors interactive website has C-key, a self-service login management system. It’s a cool way to manage your school credentials, access your coursework and the library, communicate with your professors, contact your classmates and the whole campus community, and pay tuition fees.

If you are up to the challenge in achieving excellence and be globally competitive, welcome to Connors State College!

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CSC offers an associate's degree program in sports medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Annual Salary: $95690

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 860
  • Average Annual Salary: $31010

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $31080

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