Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Gettysburg 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Gettysburg College

3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA

Gettysburg College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Gettysburg, PA, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Gettysburg College.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1220 - 1380 on the SAT, or 27 - 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 40% of which only 32% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,000 annually. Some students at Gettysburg College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Gettysburg College is the "Bullets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students should visit the school's http://www.gettysburg.edu to see additional information.

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 210

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $48320

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $32620

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