Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at McPherson 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 Kansas colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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McPherson College (MCC)

1415 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS

McPherson College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in McPherson, Kansas, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. 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. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, about 710 students, maintained by McPherson College.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 860 to 1010 for the SAT exam and between 18 to 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. 57% of those students that apply are admitted to McPherson College, of which 32 percent choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $23,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,400 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for McPherson College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.mcpherson.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Manhattan, KS
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $24480

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