Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Voorhees College 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 South Carolina colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Voorhees College

7000 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC

Voorhees College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Denmark, South Carolina. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Protestant Episcopal Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 800 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

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• Business Administration
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• Biology
• Sociology
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Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. 51% of those who apply are accepted to Voorhees College, of which 6% choose to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $12,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Voorhees College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who wish to learn more about this school may check out their website at http://www.voorhees.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Voorhees College 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

• Charleston-North Charleston, SC
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Annual Salary: $38520

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

• Charleston-North Charleston, SC
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $30520

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