Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Independence 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 Kansas colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Independence Community College

1300 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS

Located in Independence, Kansas, not far from Tulsa and Wichita, you’ll find Independence Community College. ICC is a place where you can prepare for a successful future, whether your goal is to complete a certification program and move into the marketplace or to obtain an associate degree and continue your studies at a four-year college. ICC offers a range of programs from art to technology to business.

Students interested in athletics will be pleased to learn that Independence is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. Ten athletic programs are available on campus. Students will find abundant opportunity to either wear an ICC Pirates sports jersey or to cheer on their fellow students who do.

In the spirit of the public community college, ICC offers tuition rates that are extremely reasonable, especially when compared to national college and university averages. However, the school does accept federal financial aid, including loans and grants, which are rewarded to students based on need. Additionally, academic and special interest scholarships are available, depending on students’ cultural backgrounds and other concerns. Veterans’ benefits are available as well.

Independence has an open enrollment policy; all students with a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply. Students may mail applications or simply apply online. So if you’re looking for a school with broad educational offerings and a great sports program to help you make that first step toward your successful future, look no further. Independence is the community college for you!

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).