Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at San Diego Miramar 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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San Diego Miramar College

7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA

Were you aware that people who have an Associate degree earn on average $8,000 more than high school graduates? San Diego Miramar College is an excellent choice for starting your education. If your goal is to increase your earning potential, then a degree from San Diego Miramar College is an excellent place to start. Technical as well as academic degree programs are offered. The college has established transfer agreements with the University of California and other universities.

San Diego Miramar College is located on a Mira Mesa/Scripps ranch suburban area of San Diego along the I-15 corridor. The area is very safe and beautiful. Originally, it was used to train police officers and firefighters. The college now offers over 120 programs.

San Diego Miramar College offers outstanding degree programs in Administration of Justice, Art, Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Operations, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Development, Diesel Technology, English, Exercise Science and many other fields. At San Diego Miramar College you will get an outstanding education without spending a lot. Tuition is only $46 per unit.

Many outstanding services are available to students. The school offers health care and child care. Veterans are welcome at San Diego Miramar College. The college is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education and the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office.

The college fields athletic teams in several sports. San Diego Miramar College has an outstanding basketball, soccer, and men’s and women’s water polo team.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Diego Miramar College offers an associate's degree program in sports medicine.

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

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $44090

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $47730

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