Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Reedley 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 California colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Reedley College (AJU)

15600 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA

About
Reedley College, located in Reedley, California, was founded in 1926 as Reedley Junior College. Originally the school shared space with Reedley High School, eventually getting a dedicated building on the same campus. By 1946 the school had become a full fledged community college, and the following years the school was given approval to form its own campus and facilities. The college moved to its permanent location in 1956, where it began to expand rapidly. in 1963 the school joint the State Center Community College District and changed its name to Kings River Community College. BY 1980 the school reverted its name back to Reedley College due to popular voter demand. Today the school serves over 11,000 students yearly and operates several centers throughout the region to service residents in a larger area.

Academics
Reedley College offers a number programs to ensure that students may pursue career training or academic options that best suit their interests. Career programs may result in a certificate or associate degree. These programs provide training and skill development for entry level positions in the field of study. Graduates of such programs will be qualified to work as professionals immediately after matriculation. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years  of a four year education at low cost, and then transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor degree. Individuals may also participate in non credit courses for personal growth or interest.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• Dental Assisting
• Physics

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, Reedley College will admit any individual with a high school diploma or equivalent. Students interested in attending the school should submit an application  along with all pertinent documents, including transcripts, in order to begin the enrollment process. Once completed students will choose their program of study and register for courses one the scheduled dates. Residency requirements also apply in regards to tuition costs.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs and are given out based on financial need. Students must obtain a federal PIN and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may also apply for external scholarships through separate applications, which award additional funds based on the mission of the scholarship.

Athletics
The Reedley College Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs assist in providing a healthy forum for competition, allowing students to develop their potential and learn skills that may be useful in one's academic and professional life. These skills include teamwork, discipline, good health and sociability. Athletic programs begin and end at various points throughout the year. Interested students should contact the athletic department in order to obtain tryout dates and times.

Athletic programs available at Reedley College:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Football (Men Only)
• Golf
• Softball (Women Only)
• Tennis
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Student Clubs
Reedley College is home to large number of student clubs that provide extracurricular activities for students. Such clubs focus on interests or topics that are may be of interest to a given individual. Students are invited to join and participate in meetings and activities in order to broaden their interests or to meet like minded persons with which to discuss and explore ideas. Such clubs allow for the formation of bonds between students outside a classroom setting, often lasting well after the students have graduated.

Clubs active at Reedley College include:

• Aggie Club
• Clay Club
• Forestry Club
• Genshiken Club
• Students in Free Enterprise

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AJU offers an associate'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).