Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Tusculum 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 Tennessee colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Tusculum College

2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN

Tusculum College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Greeneville, TN and operated as a private institution. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Nearly 2,200 students enroll at Tusculum College per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 850 to 1085 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 69% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 13 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at tusculum.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tusculum College Pioneers participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about this school may check out their website at http://www.tusculum.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tusculum 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).