Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Southwestern Oregon Community 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 Oregon colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Southwestern Oregon Community College

1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR

Southwestern Oregon Community College is your guide to success. It is the destination for education and training that will help you complete your goals.

Southwestern is located at the center of Oregon’s south coast known for its open beaches, scenic natural environment, abundant wildlife and recreational activities. The main campus is situated at 988 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay and the other one is in Curry County. It is the only public college in the region.

You can choose from its extensive array of classes for certificate programs and college transfer degrees, as well as testing like GED, Business Development Center services, professional and continuing education. Many of these degree and certificate programs are available in the Curry Campus and via Distance Learning online. Be assured of quality instruction as it has high-credentialed faculty and staff providing variety of enrichment and lifelong opportunities.

As a student, you have access to its valuable campus services such as student housing, financial aid, counseling, academic, career and transfer advising, internships, disability accommodations, CARE connections and more.

You’ll be impressed by its notable facilities in the campus. Among them are the Family Center, Tutoring Lab, Writing Center, and a Student Rec Center for fitness and recreation.

SWOCC also has a University Center which allows students to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree within the campus premises. This is in collaboration with Oregon’s 4-year universities.

Whether you are taking up a short course, an associate’s degree, a transfer degree, Southwestern Oregon Community College can help you achieve a rewarding future.

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

• Medford, OR
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Annual Salary: $30450

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

• Medford, OR
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $40110

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