Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Tennessee Technological 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 Tennessee colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Tennessee Technological University

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN

Tennessee Technological University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cookeville, TN and publically funded. Around 12,000 students enroll at Tennessee Tech University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 980 to 1270 on the SAT and in a range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school.  Additional information regarding TTU can be gathered by calling the school's admissions office.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $7,000 and out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $4,300. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tennessee Technological University "Golden Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

Students who wish to learn more about this school can take a look at their website at tntech.edu or simply request information via our portal.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee Technological University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

Salary & Wages

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 140

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

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $53430

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

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $41680

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