Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Bluefield 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 Virginia colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Bluefield College (BRCC)

1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA

Bluefield College is a nonprofit private institution located in Bluefield, Virginia and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, around 700 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Bluefield College are in the range of 16 - 21 for the ACT exam, or 810 - 1003 for the SAT exam. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying annually. Of those admitted, about 26% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at bluefield.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs approximately $3,200 for the year. Bluefield College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Bluefield College Ramblin' Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.bluefield.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BRCC 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

Salary & Wages

• Staunton-Waynesboro, VA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Annual Salary: $31400

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

• Staunton-Waynesboro, VA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $34620

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