Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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North Carolina Wesleyan College

Also known as NC State University

2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Wesleyan College is a nonprofit private institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. North Carolina Wesleyan College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,500.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among students admitted to North Carolina Wesleyan College are between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 780 to 990 on the SAT exam. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at North Carolina Wesleyan College, with 21% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,300. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ncwc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Carolina Wesleyan 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).