Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Cornell 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 Iowa colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Cornell College

1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Cornell College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, which is a predominantly rural area.

Cornell College maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Cornell College.

Students can select from several areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 23 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1600 to 2020 on the SAT exam. 46% of those who apply are accepted to Cornell College, of which 23% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found by calling the school or completing the form on this page.

The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Cornell College "Rams" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Cornell College website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

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