Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Ancilla College prepares students for careers as an activities director, risk trainer, athletic coach or trainer, cardiac rehabilitator, cruise recreation director, personal trainer, or health consultant or nutrition specialist. The program focuses on anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, as well as applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Program courses include: biomechanics, motor development and coordination, rehabilitative therapies, and analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Ancilla College

Also known as Harper College

1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL

Ancilla College operates as a two year career college that offers training and education opportunities for its students in Donaldson and surrounding areas. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Security and Protective Services

Over the previous several years Ancilla College has granted degrees to more than 180 students. Ancilla College has listed over twenty different programs available to students, with an Associates degree being the highest level offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Health Services
• Behavioral Science
• General Studies

To help students and recent graduates, Ancilla College may offer support services including:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students

The last reported accreditation for Ancilla College was done by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. Please visit ancilla.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Harper College offers an associate's degree program in kinesiology and exercise science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Exercise Physiologists

Description

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).