Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Hastings 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 Nebraska colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Hastings College

1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, NE

Hastings College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Hastings, Nebraska, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Nearly 1,200 students enroll at Hastings College per year.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Hastings College earn an SAT score between 920 - 1120, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 - 26. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 31 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at hastings.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Hastings College Broncos participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at www.hastings.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hastings College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).