Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Midland 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 Nebraska colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Midland University (MidlandU)

1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE

About
Midland University, located in Fremont, Nebraska, was founded in 1883. The school formed in Atchison, Kansas through the Lutheran Church moving to Fremont in 1919. The school took over facilities left behind by previous schools, after which it merged with Luther Junior College as part of its growth. The school was formerly known as Midland Lutheran College, having changed its name in 2010. The term Midland was chosen due its centralized location in the United States.

Academics
Midland University offers a number of undergraduate majors, allowing students to choose the academic program that best suits their interests and needs. These programs typically take four years to complete, fulfilling general education requirements as set by the accrediting body and allowing students to take lower and upper division courses relating to their major. A limited number of master degree programs are also available, requiring a bachelor's degree as well as other academic criterion for admission.

Programs offered include:

• Art
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• History
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment must complete the application for admission as well as supply all pertinent transcripts and test scores. Applications will be reviewed by the school, with a notice of admission given upon a final decision. Students are encouraged to contact an academic advisor during the admissions process in order to ask questions and obtain additional information. Registration for courses begins shortly prior to the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships and grants. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine eligibility and awards. 92% of enrolled students utilize some form of financial assistance at Midland University.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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