Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)

535 W. Main, Jenks, OK

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Chickasha, OK and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,000.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to USAO score in-between 20 - 26 on the ACT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at USAO are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $4,100 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $9,800 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $2,900. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma "Drovers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.usao.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

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

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Annual Salary: $47490

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

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $38150

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