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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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAIDUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline May 01, 2024 |
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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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PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship - WCCWestchester Community College |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline June 01, 2024 |
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Roy G. Kearns Memorial ScholarshipHarper College |
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award Up to $2,135 |
deadline June 03, 2024 |
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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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Edward Prichett ScholarshipUniversity of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
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award Up to $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
- Sports Fitness, Kinesiology, Parks, and Leisure Studies
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Outdoor Education
- Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
