Exercise Science and Kinesiology
What is kinesiology? It’s also known as human kinetics, and it’s the study of an individual’s movement. A major in kinesiology opens the door to a career in sports medicine or something similar. It also includes things like orthopedics, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and exercise.
Folks with degrees in kinesiology transition to careers in research, the fitness industry and even professional sports. Working as a sports medicine specialist for professional athletes can be a very lucrative and rewarding position.
Some kinesiology graduates immediately enter the field after school and others go on to get their PhD or attend medical school. Kinesiologists target physical injuries. Classes a person will take can include: mathematics, nutrition, biology, geriatric studies, chemistry and even physics. With today’s new virtual technology, kinesiologists are finding it even easier to treat patients in fun, engaging ways. This is an evolving field of study and one that will leap to new bounds within the next decade.
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Matching Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges
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Indiana University-Bloomington
Four or more years; Public; $33,522 average out-state tuition; $9,210 average in-state tuition |
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University of Iowa
Four or more years; Public; $29,130 average out-state tuition; $7,486 average in-state tuition |
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Four or more years; Public; $27,560 average out-state tuition; $11,619 average in-state tuition |
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Texas State University
Four or more years; Public; $19,168 average out-state tuition; $7,548 average in-state tuition |
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Michigan State University
Four or more years; Public; $40,024 average out-state tuition; $15,375 average in-state tuition |
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Temple University
Four or more years; Public; $27,528 average out-state tuition; $15,768 average in-state tuition |
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Texas Tech University
Four or more years; Public; $16,224 average out-state tuition; $6,432 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Exercise Science and Kinesiology Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Milton Rose Science Fellows ScholarshipPfeiffer University |
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award Up to $8,000 |
deadline December 19, 2023 |
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Ford Scholarship - Thurgood Marshall College FundThurgood Marshall College Fund |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline March 27, 2023 |
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Women In Stem AwardBritish American Foundation of Texas |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 31, 2023 |
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Washington Opportunity Scholarship-PLUPacific Lutheran University |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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SBB Research STEM ScholarshipSBB Research Group |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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Catholic Scholarship - Community Foundation of N. Central WICommunity Foundation of North Central Wisconsin |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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Linda Craig Memorial ScholarshipPacers Foundation, Inc. |
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award $2,500 |
deadline April 28, 2023 |
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William and Effa McMeans ScholarshipUniversity of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Dr. Charles Bryner ScholarshipWaynesburg University |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology Related Majors
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Studies
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Sports Fitness, Kinesiology, Parks, and Leisure Studies
- Outdoor Education
- Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management