Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Monterey Peninsula 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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Monterey Peninsula College (MIIS)

460 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA

 Monterey Peninsula College, located in Monterey, California, was founded in 1947. The school is one of the 110 schools that make up the California Community College System. As part of its goals, the school seeks to provide quality education through a dedicated staff and provide career training in fields relevant to the Monterey area, including programs that focus on the Seaside and Marina. Partnerships with local businesses and governments assist in community development and allow MPC to better determine what resources and programs will be beneficial for residents in the future. The school maintains and actively recruits dedicated professionals for its faculty, and are perpetually updating facilities to ensure that the latest technologies are present in the classroom and on campus.

Academics

Monterey Peninsula College is a two year public institution offering certificate and degree programs in a variety of fields. Certificate programs provide short length training in a particular field that prepares individuals to enter the work force upon graduation. Some associate degree programs fulfill a similar role, but generally take longer due to the addition of general education requirements within the curriculum. Individuals who have completed these programs will have the skills and training necessary to work at the entry level in their chosen profession. Academic programs generally fulfill the first two years of a four year education and allow for transfer into a four year institution upon completion. MPC models its transfer curriculum based on those offered at the University of California System, California State University System, as well as private colleges throughout the state. Agreements with those systems and certain private schools allow for easy transfer if certain GPA requirements are met.

Programs offered at MPC include:

• Anthropology
• Accounting
• Fashion Merchandising
• Medical Assisting
• Interior Design
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to Monterey Peninsula College requires students to be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, or demonstrate that they may benefit from a post-secondary education. Students must complete and submit an application and deliver all pertinent transcripts after which the school will process the forms and send an email with 72 hours allowing for the registration process to begin. Students lacking a high school diploma or GED will need to take a placement exam administered by the school to determine if they will be admitted.

Financial Aid is available as grants, loans, scholarships, waivers and work-study programs. Students in need of financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the posted deadlines. The FAFSA will be used to determine eligibility and awards. Students may also apply for Cal Grants if they are California residents. Scholarships typically require separate applications for each scholarship pursued and are awarded based on specific criterion that may or may not be based on need.

Athletics

The Monterey Peninsula Lobos participate in intercollegiate athletics through the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in the Coast Conference. Athletic programs are useful for preparing students with skills and experience that can be highly beneficial in education and career. Teamwork, discipline, and good health are promoted by athletics, as is a healthy atmosphere of friendly competition.

Athletic Programs

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Softball (Women Only)
• Basketball
• Track and Field
• Soccer
• Football (Men Only)
• Golf (Men Only)
• Cross Country
• Tennis (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations provide students with the opportunity to meet other students with similar interests in a group setting. Clubs offer various opportunities, including leadership if one chooses. Such clubs fall into various categories, such as academic, social, or cultural, and typically promote events or offer services as part of their goals. Students involved in club or organization activities tend form bonds with others that extend beyond the classroom, ands often past graduation.

Some MPC clubs and organizations:

• Mental Arts Club
• Robotics Club
• Latina Leadership Network
• Athletic Injury Prevention Club
• African American Student Affairs
• Creative Writing Club

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

Salary & Wages

• Salinas, CA
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Annual Salary: $55050

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

• Salinas, CA
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $57010

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