Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Stone Child 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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Stone Child College

1720 E. Garry Ave, Suite 103, Santa Ana, CA

Stone Child College (SCC) is a small tribal college located in Box Elder, Montana. The school offers certificates and associate degree training. Associates degrees are offered in the areas of applied science, human services, business, and general studies. Certificates at the school are conferred on the successful completion of programs that focus on such specialties as information management, customer service, construction technology, or pre-engineering.

Financial aid at the tribal school is provided in form of scholarships and grants. Two scholarships available at the college for eligible candidates include the Native American Studies Scholarship and the Margaret Parisian Swan Memorial Scholarship.

Enrollment at the school is around 240 students and tuition is affordable at $1,440 per year. Students like the low tuition and fees and open admission policy, which accepts all qualified candidates. Weekend study options are available as well as part-time classes. The school also features more than one library on campus. Students particularly like the courses offered in business and management, nutrition, office administration, conservation, and education.

The school can be reached by phone at 406-395-4875.

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

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).