Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Becker 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Becker College

61 Sever St, Worcester, MA

Becker College is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Worcester, MA, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 1,800 students are enrolled annually at Becker College.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communication Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Becker College achieve an SAT score in a range of 1200 - 1560, or an ACT composite score between 16 - 20. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,400 for the year. Students enrolled at Becker College may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.becker.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Becker 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).