Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Maryville 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 Tennessee colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Maryville College

433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN

Maryville College is a nonprofit private institution located in Maryville, Tennessee and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Maryville College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

Areas of study offered at Maryville College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to Maryville College earn an SAT score between 950 - 1200, or an ACT score in a range of 22 - 27. This school has an acceptance rate of about 66 percent of which only 22 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at maryvillecollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $5,000 annually. Maryville College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Maryville College Scots participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

Students may visit the Maryville College website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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