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 |
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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 ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $10,000 |
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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 |
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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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Washington Opportunity Scholarship-PLUPacific Lutheran University |
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award Up to $7,500 |
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DescriptionThe Washington Opportunity Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at Pacific Lutheran University who are studying a STEM field. You must be a resident of Washington and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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SBB Research STEM ScholarshipSBB Research Group |
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award $2,500 |
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DescriptionThe SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: “What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will... View Scholarship Details |
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Nancy Anne Moss Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences ScholarshipSaybrook University |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Nancy Anne Moss Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences Scholarship is available to current, degree-seeking students at Saybrook University-College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences. Selection is based on a brief bio of the student, a brief description of the student’s interests, life work, and academic studies, a completed... View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. Charles Bryner ScholarshipWaynesburg University |
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award Up to $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe Dr. Charles Bryner Scholarship is available to students majoring in health- related subjects at Waynesburg College. View Scholarship Details |
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Cora and Louis Slock Memorial Education ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - College of Professional Studies |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Cora and Louis Slock Memorial Education Scholarship is open to students accepted into the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Your selection for this award is based academic credentials and financial need. View Scholarship Details |
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Eva Cheek Memorial ScholarshipColorado Mesa University, School of Business and Professional Studies |
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award $2,000 |
deadline September 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Eva Cheek Memorial Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in health sciences, nursing, or radiologic sciences at Colorado Mesa University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. C.J. (Shorty) and Dr. Mary Buice Alderson FellowshipUniversity of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies |
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award $1,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Dr. C.J. (Shorty) and Dr. Mary Buice Alderson Graduate Recruitment Fellowship is open to graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin, College of Education. You must be enrolled full time in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education and demonstrate professional attitude and professional involvement to be eligible for this... 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
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Sports Fitness, Kinesiology, Parks, and Leisure Studies
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Outdoor Education
- Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
