Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Oklahoma Baptist University

Also known as OSU-Oklahoma City

900 N Portland, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University exceeds 1,800 annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 970 to 1190 on the SAT, or 21 to 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 66% of which only 15% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at Oklahoma Baptist University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Oklahoma Baptist University is the "Bison", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the school's http://www.okbu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OSU-Oklahoma City 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).