Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Coe 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 Iowa colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Coe College

1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA

Coe 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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which is a predominantly urban area.  Coe College maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over a thousand students enroll at Coe College per year.

Areas of study available at Coe College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school.

A score between 1500 to 1910 on the SAT, or 24 to 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Coe College, with 23 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found via the school's primary portal or by requesting it via our portal.

The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,700. 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 mascot for Coe College is the "Kohawks", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students may visit coe.edu to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

• Dubuque, IA
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Annual Salary: $28840

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

• Dubuque, IA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $26620

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