Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Triton 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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Triton College

2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL

Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, is one of the country’s premier two-year colleges. Located a mere 14 miles from downtown Chicago, Triton’s sprawling 100-acre campus enrolls more than 17,000 students every year. Their student body is diverse and inclusive – a feat they have achieved by promoting active, open dialog and mutual respect.

Triton College is dedicated to providing a lifelong learning environment for its students, and the diverse communities that it serves. Using small class sizes, Triton engages its students in hands-on training that bring value to real-world opportunities. Not only can graduating students enter the workforce with a strong foundation in their field of study, but those opting for transfer programs can easily fit into the curriculums of nearly any four-year college in the United States.

Triton also runs a comprehensive athletics program, fielding no less than 10 sports activities supported by high-quality equipment and facilities. They also operate a robust performing arts program that includes an art gallery, musical and theatrical performances, family activities and much more.

Triton showcases itself as a financially viable alternative to expensive college education. In addition to full-time students, the college also caters to the needs of local businesses and companies looking to upgrade their employees’ skills and certifications. Continuing and adult education programs cover the needs of the larger community in which Triton operates.

In short, Triton is an affordable institution that offering cutting-edge, hands-on training and a rich extracurricular experience that is critically relevant to real-world needs.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Triton College offers a less than two-year award program in kinesiology and exercise science.

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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).