Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at University of Mobile 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 Alabama colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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University of Mobile

5500 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, AL

University of Mobile is a nonprofit private institution located in Mobile, Alabama and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. University of Mobile has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,700.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Psychology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to University of Mobile achieve an SAT score between 863 to 1126, or an ACT composite score between 20 to 26. This school has an acceptance rate of 81 percent of which only 50 percent chose to attend.  Key admissions information regarding UMobile can be gathered by calling the school or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $4,800 annually. University of Mobile may provide financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The University of Mobile Rams participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at umobile.edu.

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $26470

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 770
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $40040

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