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Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Southwestern College – Chula Vista 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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Southwestern College – Chula Vista

12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101, Garden Grove, CA

Southwestern College is a public, two-year community college in southern San Diego County. Its 156-acre campus is situated halfway between the city of San Diego and the U.S.-Mexico border. Southwestern College offers more than 300 associate's degrees and vocational certificates. The college offers associate's degrees in more than 130 different majors, and Career Technical Education Certificates in more than 100 majors. Many non-credit courses are also available to for continuing personal and professional development.

Many students attending Southwestern College are preparing to transfer to four-year colleges or universities where they will complete their bachelor's degrees. Southwestern College consistently ranks in the top 100 among community colleges for the number of associate degrees conferred.

Southwestern College is ranked 24th among community colleges in the nation for minority students.

The college is in the final stages of planning before construction of a Child Development Center that will serve roughly 120 children daily. It will feature six classrooms and many observation rooms for college students enrolled in the Child Development Programs.

Southwestern recently launched its Cultural Exchange Excursion program, with an excursion that took participants to China.

A range of learning options are available at Southwestern College, including distance learning, online classes, weekend and evening classes, and sessions of different lengths for accelerated or convenient learning.

History

Southwestern College was founded in 1961. Since 1964, it has received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Academics

The academic calendar for Southwestern College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters or "terms." There are several short sessions available within most semesters or terms.

Colleges and Schools

The schools and academic divisions at Southwestern College include:

  • School of Business, Professional & Technical Education
  • School of Social Sciences & Humanities
  • School of Language and Literature
  • School of Arts & Communication
  • School of Mathematics, Science & Engineering
  • School of Health, Exercise Science & Athletics
  • Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE)
  • Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa
  • Higher Education Center at National City

Student Life

Student clubs and organizations on the Southwestern College campus are plentiful, and cover interests in architecture, medieval combat, debate, dental hygiene, earth science, folklore, hip hop dance, jewelry making and performing arts, among others.

There are also many events on campus, including the Festival of Nations, which is a cultural event that highlights the multi-ethnic population of Southwestern College and the surrounding communities.

Student services on campus include a range of dining options, health services, veteran services, academic assessment, learning communities, disabilities support services, a career center, counseling and career guidance, a women's resource center, and more.

Traditions

The school colors for Southwestern College are burgundy and white, with gold as an accent color. The school mascot is a black jaguar. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Southwestern "Jaguars" or "Jags."

Athletics

The Southwestern College "Jaguars" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross County
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus in Chula Vista, Southwestern College has a Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa, and a Higher Education Center at National City.

Community Life

A new child development center is soon to begin construction, and Southwestern College also plans construction of a Family Resource Center within the educational village at its Higher Education Center in National City.

Southwestern College was designated a "Best Small Business Support Organization" by the San Diego Supplier Development Council. The designation was given for the efforts of the college's Contracting Opportunities Center that liaises with small businesses in the community.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern College – Chula Vista offers an associate's degree program in sports medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian2
Hispanic1
White4

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 Southwestern College – Chula Vista, 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

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

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 you an idea of the candidates Southwestern College – Chula Vista 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
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Southwestern College – Chula Vista may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo