Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Manchester 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 Indiana colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Manchester College (LTI)

7225 Winton Drive - Building 128, Indianapolis, IN

Manchester College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in North Manchester, Indiana, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Church of Brethren affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Manchester College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1290 to 1650 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Manchester College admits about 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 18 percent of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.manchester.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $29,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,500 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Manchester College is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.manchester.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

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).