Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Louisiana 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 Louisiana colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Louisiana College

550 E Laurel, Eunice, LA

Louisiana College is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pineville, Louisiana, in a predominantly suburban area. The Southern Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Louisiana College annually.

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

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Louisiana College. Scores in a range of 17 - 24 on the ACT or 1240 - 1800 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of around 74 percent of which only 53 percent decided to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,200. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Louisiana College Wildcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Louisiana College may check out their website at www.lacollege.edu or simply request information about the school through our trusted digital portal today.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

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

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