Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Plymouth State University 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 Hampshire colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Plymouth State University (Plymouth)

88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH

Plymouth is a public university that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Plymouth, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Plymouth State University exceeds 5,800 annually.

Areas of study offered at Plymouth State University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to Plymouth are in the range of 18 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 880 to 1060 for the SAT exam. 74% of students that apply are accepted to Plymouth, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $13,000, while nonresidents pay $21,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,900 annually. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Plymouth State University "Panthers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.plymouth.edu or by simply completing the form on this page.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Plymouth has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).