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Overview for Kinesiology and Exercise Science

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation .

Careers for Kinesiology and Exercise Science Majors

A major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
 16
(17.2%)
Moderately Selective$11,184 
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
 35
(14.8%)
Less Selective$28,270 
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX
 32
(12.8%)
Less Selective$20,970 
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Central College
Pella, IA
 43
(12.5%)
Less Selective$23,944 
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
 20
(10.3%)
Moderately Selective$22,080 
University of New England
Biddeford, ME
 30
(10.2%)
Less Selective$26,980 
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
 25
(9.5%)
Less Selective$19,325 
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Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO
 41
(9.3%)
Less Selective$12,754 
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO
 43
(8.2%)
Less Selective$13,512 
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
 11
(8.0%)
Moderately Selective$17,992 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.