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DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,927

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Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Northwest Vista 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 District Of Columbia colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Northwest Vista College

1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002, Washington, DC

The Northwest Vista College is located in a 137-acre campus near the SeaWorld Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Students are taught with rigorous teaching philosophy that emphasizes in critical thinking and cooperative learning. NVC has an open admission policy which welcomes students regardless of their race, nationality, age and color.

At NVC, students can earn their associate degrees, certificates as well as learn new technical skills that are tailored to meet their specific needs for their careers. The school teaches associate degrees in business, life sciences, information technology, health and engineering. Students can also learn technical skills such as carpentry and culinary arts and find employment after attending school for two years.

NVC offers one of the most affordable tuition fee rates for higher education in the San Antonio area.  As of the academic year of 2013, in-district students are required to pay the per semester fee of $480 per semester hour while out-of-district students are required to pay $1,172.

On the other hand, students who wish to proceed to a four-year course can easily transfer to any colleges or universities that they wish to apply. To facilitate the transfer, NVC have partnered with other colleges to create transfer plans and guides to assist the students when it comes to selecting a course by degree program. NVC has a transfer service center that helps students with their admission to other schools such as University of Texas in San Antonio,  University of  the Incarnate World,  Our Lady of the Lake University and Texas State University to name a few.  

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Less Than Two-Year Award4
Associate's Degree8

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female7

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic9
White2
Multiple Races1

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

Students who have completed the Sports Medicine program at Northwest Vista College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 4
    • Average Annual Salary: $41540

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

  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 5
    • Average Hourly Rate: $22.18
    • Average Annual Salary: $46130

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students Northwest Vista College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Northwest Vista College may provide student services including:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work
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