Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Lubbock Christian 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 Texas colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Lubbock Christian University (LCU)

2915 Alouette Drive, Grand Prairie, TX

Lubbock Christian University is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lubbock, TX, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Churches of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Lubbock Christian University exceeds two thousand per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 19 to 24 on the ACT or 1270 to 1630 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for admission. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Lubbock Christian University, with 35% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $19,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Lubbock Christian University may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Lubbock Christian University "Chaparrals" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.lcu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $47660
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $46130

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $49310
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $41890

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