Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Brevard 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 North Carolina colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Brevard College

180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC

Brevard College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Brevard, NC, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school enrolls 640 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 18 - 22 on the ACT or 850 - 1040 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for admission. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Brevard College, with 25% of those accepted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $25,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Brevard College. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The Brevard College Tornadoes participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

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

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

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