Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Charleston Southern University 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 South Carolina colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Charleston Southern University (CSU)

316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC

CSU is a nonprofit private institution located in Charleston, South Carolina and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Baptist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Enrollment at Charleston Southern University is nearly 3,200 yearly.

Areas of study offered at Charleston Southern University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to CSU have an SAT score in a range of 880 - 1098, or an ACT score in a range of 19 - 24. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Charleston Southern University, with 31% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at csuniv.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Students enrolled at CSU may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Charleston Southern University is the "Buccaneers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.csuniv.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Charleston Southern University 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

Salary & Wages

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Average Annual Salary: $41760

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

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Annual Salary: $63400

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

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $33990

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