Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

Also known as UW-Stevens Point

410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Stevens Point, WI, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. Around nine thousand students enroll at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point per year.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point score in-between 21 to 26 on the ACT. 79% of those students that apply are accepted to University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, of which 45 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $7,900, while out-of-state residents pay $16,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UWSP "Pointers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point can check out their website at http://www.uwsp.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point 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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Annual Salary: $48090

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $44270

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $38800

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