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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 9 Iowa Colleges with the highest percentage of Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Central College
Pella, IA
 43
(12.5%)
Less Selective$23,944 
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
 144
(3.3%)
Less Selective$16,976 
Loras College
Dubuque, IA
 10
(3.0%)
Less Selective$24,438 
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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
 7
(3.0%)
Open Admissions$21,510 
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
 6
(2.2%)
Less Selective$22,950 
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, IA
 3
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$20,000 
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
 4
(1.5%)
Less Selective$21,040 
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
 45
(1.0%)
Less Selective$21,156 
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
 1
(0.1%)
Less Selective$24,796 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.