Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at John Brown University 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 Arkansas colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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John Brown University

Also known as JRMC School of Nursing

1600 West 40th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR

John Brown University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled per year at John Brown University.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Engineering

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1520 to 1930, or an ACT composite score between 22 to 29. This school has an acceptance rate of about 70 percent of which only 47 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at jbu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for John Brown University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the John Brown University website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JRMC School of Nursing 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).