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United States Sports Academy, which is located in Daphne, Alabama, was established in 1972 by Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich. It was created in response to the inferior performance of United States Olympic team in the Munich Games of 1972. The campus, which is home to the American Sport Art Museum and Archives or ASAMA, was established in 1984 and has a vast collection of sport art. The academy grants Bachelor of Sports Science, Master of Sports Science and Doctor of Education degrees.
The eligible students of United States Sports Academy can apply for a number of federal financial aid programs such as Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FESOG), and Pell Grants. The academy’s library is equipped with a vast collection of print materials, circulating books, reference books, reserve books, and periodicals.
Daphne, AL is home to United States Sports Academy. Daphne is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at United States Sports Academy go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 522 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at United States Sports Academy are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The United States Sports Academy is an independent, non-profit, accredited, special mission sports university created to serve the nation and the world with programs in instruction, research and service. The role of the Academy is to prepare men and women for careers in the profession of sports."
More complete details are provided below.
United States Sports Academy
One Academy Dr
Daphne, AL 36526-7055
General Phone: (251) 626-3303
http://www.ussa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 109 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Education and Teaching | 77 | physical education teaching |
| Science | 9 | exercise physiology |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Sports Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 189 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, United States Sports Academy had a total enrollment of 522 students (461 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 15% |
| Graduate | 85% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 25% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Daphne, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
United States Sports Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2170600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $58,487 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets United States Sports Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library
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