Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Lynchburg 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 Virginia colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Lynchburg College (LC)

173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA

LC is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lynchburg, VA, in a predominantly urban area. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over two thousand students enroll at Lynchburg College yearly.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1330 - 1650 on the SAT and between 19 - 24 on the ACT is common among students accepted to LC. This school has an admissions rate of 68 percent of which only 19 percent chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lynchburg.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The LC Hornets participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

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

Students who wish to see more about this school can visit their website at http://www.lynchburg.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

• Winchester, VA-WV
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Annual Salary: $31020

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

• Winchester, VA-WV
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $33200

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