Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at McHenry County 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 Illinois colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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McHenry County College

Also known as MCC, McHenry, McHenrey

5460 S. University, Chicago, IL

About
McHenry County College, located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a public two year institution founded in 1967 as part of the Illinois Community College System. The school supports and serves community college district 528, which covers most of McHenry County and parts of outlying areas. The school serves nearly 8000 part time and full time students a year. The school believes in providing high quality education at a low cost, and assisting students in meeting their goals both academically and professionally. McHenry County College is accredited by multiple accrediting bodies both regionally and nationally.

Academics
McHenry County College offers a large number of programs to provide a diverse selection for students interested in attending. These programs result in either an associate degree or certificate based on the type of program studies. Some programs provide career or technical training, resulting in the development of skills and experience necessary to perform tasks and duties required by the field. Graduates of these programs are eligible for entry into the workforce immediately after graduation. Students in academic transfer programs complete the first two years of a four year education prior to transfer to a four year institution. Once transferred the student will be considered a sophomore and approximately two years away from completion of bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• History
• Accounting
• Automotive Technology
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at McHenry County College must either be a high school graduate, have a GED, or be 16 years of age and withdrawn from high school. As an open enrollment institution, all applicants are eligible for enrollment if they meet the above criterion and submit all pertinent information prior to the admissions deadline prior to the start of a given semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and work study programs. Scholarships are also available to individuals demonstrating academic excellence or qualify for external scholarships which have separate criterions for awarding funds. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and obtain a PIN number in order to determine need and eligibility and receive awards.

Clubs and Organizations
McHenry County College has a number of clubs and organizations that may be of interest to students. Students may join these clubs, that have active meeting schedules and participate in a variety of event, in order to meet like minded individuals or to contribute to their development. Clubs are good method for meeting others and discussing ideas, often developing bonds that last long after they have graduated and moved on. A full listing is available online and through the campus, as well as other student organization resources and an events calendar.

Clubs and organizations at McHenry County College include:

• Art Club
• Down to Earth
• Equality
• Pagan Fellowship
• Game Developers Club

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. McHenry County College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Annual Salary: $96070

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $46450
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Annual Salary: $33840
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Annual Salary: $37560

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $40970
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $36510
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $48680

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