Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Bethel College – North Newton 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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Bethel College – North Newton

335 E Swensson St, Lindsborg, KS

Bethel College - North Newton is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in North Newton, KS, in a predominantly rural area. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the small student body, over 500 students, maintained by Bethel College - North Newton.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bethel College - North Newton offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1240 to 1490 for the SAT exam and between 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Bethel College - North Newton. 70% of those students that apply are admitted to Bethel College - North Newton, of which 39% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,300 each year. Students enrolled at Bethel College - North Newton may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Bethel College - North Newton through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Tennis (NAIA Division II)

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Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethel College – North Newton 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).