Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at University of the Southwest 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 New Mexico colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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University of the Southwest (USW)

6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM

CSW provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and operated as a private institution. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 500 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.

Tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

CSW has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track & Field

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at usw.edu today.

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

• Santa Fe, NM
  • Average Annual Salary: $32360

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

• Santa Fe, NM
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $41710

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