Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at College of William and Mary 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 Virginia colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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College of William and Mary

Also known as William & Mary

402 E College St, Bridgewater, VA

William and Mary is a public school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Williamsburg, VA, in a predominantly suburban area. William and Mary has a yearly student enrollment of around 8,000.

Areas of study available at William and Mary include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1860 - 2170 on the SAT and within the range of 28 - 32 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. An estimated 30 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at wm.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 and out-of-state residents pay $40,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,600. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at William and Mary through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the College of William and Mary website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of William and Mary 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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Annual Salary: $35170

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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $43020

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