Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at West Hills College – Lemoore 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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West Hills College – Lemoore

4100 Duckhorn Drive, Sacramento, CA

West Hills College – Lemoore, located in Lemoore California, is one of two campuses that together form West Hills College. The Lemoore campus was built in 2002 to serve residents of the San Joaquin Valley. The Lemoore campus boasts one of the most advanced libraries in the state alongside a state of the art research facility known as the collaboratory, a cooperative laboratory system that is quickly being replicated elsewhere. The school also offers videoconference lectures from California State University, Fresno, and on site bachelor degree programs from Fresno Pacific University.

Academics

WHC Lemoore currently offers a smaller selection of programs than the Coalingo campus. The programs offered by the Lemoore campus can result in a certificate or associate degree. Students pursuing transfer to a four year institution can find transfer opportunities through the school. Additionally, some programs are designed to prepare individuals through vocational training for immediate entry in a career after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Physical Education
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Biology
• LVN to RN

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending WHC Lemoore must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• High School Graduate
• GED or Equivalent
• 18 Years Old
• Principal Recommendation and Parental Permission (If a High School Student)

If a student satisfies any of the above criteria, he or she will be able to enroll by completing the application and paying any associated costs. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by obtaining a Federal PIN and submitting a completed Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The subsequent student aid report (SAR) will be used to determine which financial aid awards one qualifies for.

Athletics

The Lemoore campus of West Hills College offers sports programs in soccer, golf, cross country, and wrestling.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Hills College – Lemoore 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

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $33800

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

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $49440

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