Sports Medicine Degrees in Arizona - AZ

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 3 2011

The Arizona Sports Medicine Society (AZSMS) is an organization comprised of professionals within the vast domain of sports medicine. In addition to physicians and orthopedic surgeons, this society includes allied health professionals in sports medicine such as physical therapists, fitness trainers, and coaches. The group exists to help facilitate communication and education among its members. For those wishing to become a member of the AZSMS, the first step is to get a sports medicine degree.

Schools and colleges throughout Arizona have programs in sports medicine available, as do online institutions. Depending upon a student’s eventual career goal, one may seek an undergraduate or graduate degree. Positions such as fitness trainer or physical therapy assistant require an associate’s or bachelor’s degrees, while more advanced positions, like physical therapist, usually require a master’s degree.

Some sports medicine professions in Arizona, such as fitness trainers and physical therapists, also require some sort of national certification and/or state licensure. More information on specific licensure requirements may be obtained by contacting the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy at (602 )274-0236; or the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners at (602) 589-8352.

Sports Medicine Schools in Arizona

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Argosy University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Phoenix

Programs:

• Sport-Exercise Psychology (MA)

Quick Summary: Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Carrington College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Mesa
• Phoenix

Programs:

• Massage Therapy

Quick Summary:

Ready for a rewarding career in healthcare? Carrington College™ can help.

Brown Mackie College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Tucson

Programs:

• Diploma in Fitness Trainer
• Associate of Applied Science in Health & Fitness Training

Quick Summary: Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools

Cortiva Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Tucson
• Scottsdale

Programs:

• Massage Therapy Program

Quick Summary: Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy's innovative program will help you learn the art of massage therapy and introduce you to a range of career opportunities.