Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Concordia University – Portland 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 Oregon colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Concordia University – Portland

1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300, Portland, OR

Concordia University – Portland, located in Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1905 to assist and meet the needs of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  The school transformed into a university over the years, offering a variety of programs and areas of study to assist in a student's personal development.

The school enrolls approximately 2000 students annually, primarily from the Pacific Northwest.  Concordia University is a Christian university dedicated to the preparation of leaders and the transformation of society, and as such employs a dedicated staff and faculty to realize those goals.

Academics

Concordia University offers a variety of academic options for students, beginning with certificate programs all the way to graduate level programs. The school offers career training programs that result in an associate degree, or more traditional options that confer a bachelor's degree upon completion. The school has established itself as providing options for students, and thus does not limit itself in the types of educational opportunities it may provide.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Business Administration
• History
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Concordia University - Portland should submit a completed application, including standardized test scores, transcripts, recommendations and essay. The supplied material will be reviewed by the school, resulting in a final decision upon completion.

Once admissions status is determined, the student will be notified, and if admitted additional information will be provided to prepare the student for his or her college experience. Certificate and associate level admissions utilize an open enrollment policy and graduate programs each have their own admissions requirements which should be reviewed and met prior to applying.

Financial aid must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year through the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility, such as for grants, loans, work study programs and scholarships.

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $40550

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $47010

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