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Major Overview for Kinesiology and Exercise Science

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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 most degrees awarded of Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
234
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
187
(4.5%)
Minimally Selective$13,791
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
169
(3.5%)
Minimally Selective$12,488
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
168
(2.1%)
Minimally Selective$17,322
Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ
164
(2.3%)
Minimally Selective$13,241
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
159
(3.7%)
Minimally Selective$13,854
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD
154
(2.5%)
Highly Selective$17,848
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
153
(1.8%)
Highly Selective$11,217
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
141
(2.0%)
Minimally Selective$20,526
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
137
(6.9%)
Minimally Selective$12,790
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.