Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Loras 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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Loras College

2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA

Loras College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Loras College.

Areas of study offered at Loras College include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 483 to 538 on the SAT and in a range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Loras College. This school has an admissions rate of about 76 percent of which only 31 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs about $4,200 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Loras College Duhawks participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• 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 this school may check out their website at www.loras.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Loras College offers a bachelor's degree program in kinesiology and exercise science.

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Students by Race (2019)

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).