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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The University of Texas at San Antonio
Four or more years; Public; $18,534 average out-state tuition; $6,237 average in-state tuition |
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Texas State University
Four or more years; Public; $20,030 average out-state tuition; $8,606 average in-state tuition |
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University of Memphis
Four or more years; Public; $12,384 average out-state tuition; $8,352 average in-state tuition |
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Indiana University-Bloomington
Four or more years; Public; $36,932 average out-state tuition; $9,913 average in-state tuition |
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Michigan State University
Four or more years; Public; $41,290 average out-state tuition; $15,966 average in-state tuition |
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University of Iowa
Four or more years; Public; $30,319 average out-state tuition; $8,356 average in-state tuition |
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Four or more years; Public; $17,649 average out-state tuition; $7,857 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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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAIDUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline May 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are majoring in a STEM field, medicine, dentistry, or public health. Applicants must have participated and completed the Big Bang Theory undergraduate scholars program and received their qualifying degree from UCLA within... View Scholarship Details |
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Alice P. Gast STEM ScholarshipLehigh University |
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award $12,500 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University. View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars. View Scholarship Details |
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BP Scholarship-University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business |
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award $5,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe BP Scholarship is available to students at the University of Oklahoma who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business. You must be a high-achieving student to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Kinesiology Leadership/Community Service Scholarship - UM Eastern ShoreUniversity of Maryland, Eastern Shore |
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award $5,000 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Kinesiology Leadership/Community Service Scholarship is available to students at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, who are studying kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field. To be eligible for this award, you must show exceptional leadership and community service and submit an essay on why you should receive this... View Scholarship Details |
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Kinesiology Financial Hardship Scholarship - UM Eastern ShoreUniversity of Maryland, Eastern Shore |
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award $5,000 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Kinesiology Financial Hardship Scholarship is available to students at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, who are studying kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field. To be eligible for this award, you must demonstrate financial need and submit an essay explaining why you should receive the scholarship. View Scholarship Details |
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Mary Goodykoontz Barnes ScholarshipUniversity of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Mary Goodykoontz Barnes Scholarship is available to continuing undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be able to demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and accomplishments to be considered for this award. Special challenges in background or current circumstances will also be... View Scholarship Details |
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Laura J. Huelster ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Applied Health Sciences |
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award $3,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Laura J. Huelster Scholarship is open to graduate students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Applied Health Sciences. You must be enrolled in the kinesiology graduate curriculum working on your dissertation and have successfully completed the required preliminary examination and accompanying requirements in... View Scholarship Details |
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George S. Schaeffer ScholarshipUniversity of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe George S. Schaeffer Scholarship is available to currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be majoring within one of the following departments: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Geoscience, Integrative Physiology, Mathematics,... View Scholarship Details |
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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
- Sports Fitness, Kinesiology, Parks, and Leisure Studies
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Outdoor Education
- Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
