Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Carthage 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Carthage College (Carthage)

100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI

Carthage, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at Carthage College.

Areas of study available at Carthage College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Carthage score in-between 22 to 27 on the ACT. Carthage has an admissions rate of 69% of which only 14% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Students attending Carthage may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Carthage Red Men participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students who would like to get more about Carthage can check out their website at http://www.carthage.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

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