Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Adrian 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Adrian College

486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA

Adrian College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Adrian, Michigan, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 1,700 students enroll at Adrian College yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 19 to 24 on the ACT exam. Approximately 60% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 22% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at adrian.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $30,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $4,400 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Adrian College "Bulldogs" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.adrian.edu to see additional information.

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).