Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Union College – Lincoln 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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Union College – Lincoln

301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE

Union College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lincoln, NE, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Areas of study offered at Union College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Union College. A score within the range of 870 to 1170 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Union College, with 24% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,800 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

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

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union College – Lincoln 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

Salary & Wages

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Annual Salary: $47330

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

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $35070

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