Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Bethany College – Lindsborg 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 Kansas colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Bethany College – Lindsborg

1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS

Bethany College is a nonprofit private university that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Bethany College, with only about 600 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Areas of study offered at Bethany College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1240 - 1540 for the SAT exam and within the range of 19 - 25 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Bethany College. Approximately 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 31 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at bethanylb.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $24,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,800 per year. Some students at Bethany College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Bethany College "Swedes" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethany College – Lindsborg offers a bachelor'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

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).