Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Augsburg 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 Minnesota colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Augsburg College (ARCC)

11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN

Augsburg College is a nonprofit private school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Minneapolis, MN, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 4,100 students enroll at Augsburg College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Augsburg College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Augsburg College. Scores within the range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 946 - 1231 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 51 percent of which only 31 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at augsburg.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,500 per year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Augsburg College Auggies participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.augsburg.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Augsburg College offers a bachelor's degree 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).