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$8,581Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Sports Medicine Degree
The sports medicine program at California State University – San Marcos 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.
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California State University – San Marcos
Also known as Mercer County AVTS
776 Greenville Rd, Mercer, PA
California State University - San Marcos is a public college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in San Marcos, CA, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 9,700 students enroll at California State University - San Marcos annually.
Areas of study available at CSUSM include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Family And Consumer Sciences
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to CSUSM achieve an SAT score between 870 to 1080, or an ACT composite score between 17 to 22. Roughly 40 percent of all applicant were admitted at California State University - San Marcos, with 31 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.
Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,300 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $8,800 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The California State University - San Marcos "Cougars" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
Students can visit the CSUSM website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – San Marcos has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 191 |
Master's Degree | 6 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 82 |
Female | 115 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 33 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 65 |
White | 58 |
Multiple Races | 13 |
Non Resident Alien | 6 |
Unknown | 18 |
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
Upon completion of the Sports Medicine program at California State University – San Marcos, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
- Total Employment: 240
- Average Annual Salary: $26600
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
- Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
- Total Employment: 350
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.38
- Average Annual Salary: $31990
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates California State University – San Marcos accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, California State University – San Marcos may offer student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
California State University – San Marcos is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Track and Field (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball