Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Glenville State 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 West Virginia colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Glenville State College

1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV

Glenville State College is a public institution located in Glenville, West Virginia and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Glenville State College.

Areas of study offered at Glenville State College include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common exam scores among students accepted to Glenville State College are within the range of 16 - 21 on the ACT, or 700 - 880 on the SAT. This school accepts around 80 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, around 35 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at glenville.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $5,000. Glenville State College may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Glenville State College Pioneers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about Glenville State College may take a look at their website at http://www.glenville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Glenville State 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

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

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