Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Grove City 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Grove City College

7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, PA

Grove City College is a nonprofit private institution located in Grove City, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Grove City College has a yearly student enrollment of over two thousand.

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

• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 1119 - 1369, or an ACT composite score in a range of 25 - 30. 76% of those students that apply are accepted to Grove City College, of which 51% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at gcc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending Grove City College. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,700 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The Grove City College Wolverines participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

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