Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Quincy 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 Illinois colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Quincy University

2719 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL

About
Quincy University, located in Quincy, Illinois, was founded in 1860 by Franciscan monks from Germany, calling the school St. Francis Solanus College. The school received its official charter in 1973. The school, having proved effective in the training of priests, changed its name again in 1917 to Quincy College and Seminary, reflecting its religious and academic commitments. The school admitted women for the first time in 1932, and by 1970's the school closed the seminary portion of the school in favor of a liberal arts academic curriculum, resulting in a name change to Quincy College. By the 1980 serious consideration was given to graduate study programs being introduced, and by 1993 the school had implemented such programs resulting in a  final name change to Quincy university.

Academics
Quincy University offers a number of programs at the undergraduate level that allow students to choose which one is best suited to their academic and professional goals. Bachelor degree programs typically take four years to complete, resulting in an undergraduate degree that may be used to pursue work opportunities or continue their education toward a graduate program. There are four graduate level programs having separate requirements for admission, including having earned an undergraduate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Elementary Education
• Accounting
• Nursing
• History
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Quincy University must submit a completed application, transcripts of previous schools, and standardized test scores. Quincy has no minimum requirements for admission, instead utilizing the application and other information provided to make a decision regarding admission on a student by student basis. Admitted students will be provided information regarding registration, tuition dues, housing and other relevant information as soon as the decision is rendered.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Annual Salary: $96070

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $46450
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Annual Salary: $33840
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Annual Salary: $37560

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $40970
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $36510
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $48680

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