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- School Code: 121900
- Phone: (909) 558-1000
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75%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
28:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Sports Medicine Degree
The sports medicine program at Long Beach City 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 California colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.
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Long Beach City College
11139 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA
Long Beach City College (LBCC) is a two-year community college serving the city of Long Beach and its neighboring districts of Avalon, Lakewood and Signal Hill. LBCC has two campuses, and also offers distance learning or combinations of on-campus and off-campus learning with flexible scheduling. LBCC's Liberal Arts Campus is situated on 112 acres. Its Pacific Coast Campus is situated on 30 acres.
LBCC offers 126 academic and vocational programs of study. There are many study programs available for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree. Students can work with counselors to determine the curricula they should follow for effective transfers to various university systems in and out of the state of California. Classes at LBCC are generally small in size to enhance individualized attention from professors. Many programs at LBCC are nationally ranked.
In addition to offering associates degrees and vocational certificates, LBCC offers Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). The EOPS is a retention and support program funded by the state, aimed at identifying and assisting students affected by social, economic, educational or language disadvantages.
History
Long Beach City College was founded in 1927.
Academics
The academic calendar of Long Beach City College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- School of Business and Social Science
- School of Creative Arts and Applied Sciences
- School of Health and Science
- School of Language Arts
- School of Learning Resources, Teaching and Technologies
- School of Physical Education and Athletics
- School of Trade and Industrial Technologies
Student Life
There are more than 64 student organizations available for involvement at LBCC. The Student Associated Government offers opportunities for leadership, and the Viking Volunteer Program offers opportunities for community service. The College Services sticker that each student receives upon enrollment entitles him/her to join any student club and also to receive mentoring, advising, and other support services. Intramural sports and recreation activities are available to all students, along with the Women and Men's Center, among others.
Students at LBCC will benefit from the many academic services provided by the five Student Success/Transfer Centers on LBCC's campuses. Free tutoring, study groups, and workshops are just some of the academic services offered.
Traditions
The mascot of Long Beach City College is the Viking, nicknamed "Ole the Viking." The school colors are red, black and white.
Athletics
LBCC's athletics program holds more state and national champion titles than any other community college in California. It has twice been named the best community college athletics program in the U.S. The Long Beach "Vikings" compete in 21 intercollegiate sports in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Satellite Campuses
Long Beach City College is comprised of two campuses in the city of Long Beach:
- Liberal Arts Campus (LAC)
- Pacific Coast Campus (PCC)
Community Life
Long Beach City College is part of the Long Beach Community College District.
LBCC has an online publication called "In the Loop," which keeps LBCC faculty, staff and students informed of college events on a regular basis. The "Calendar of Events" is another resource for finding out what is happening on the LBCC campuses and around the Long Beach community.
The city of Long Beach is located on the Pacific Coast, near beautiful beaches and outdoor parks and recreation areas. Local attractions such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World, and other amusement parks and entertainment are within easy distance by car or public transportation.
Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Long Beach City College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 25 |
Associate's Degree | 8 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 16 |
Female | 17 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 20 |
White | 6 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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 Long Beach City 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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Annual Salary: $35420
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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.29
- Average Annual Salary: $42200
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Long Beach City College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Long Beach City College may offer services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball