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ACCEPTANCE RATE

91.45%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

20

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$17,012

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Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at University of Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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University of Sioux Falls

E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle, Mission, SD

University of Sioux Falls, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at University of Sioux Falls exceeds 1,500 per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 910 - 1110 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students accepted, around 25% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.usiouxfalls.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,400 for the year. University of Sioux Falls may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for University of Sioux Falls is the "Cougars", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
  • Football (NAIA Division II)
  • Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the University of Sioux Falls website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Sioux Falls offers a bachelor's degree program in kinesiology and exercise science.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male18
Female10

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black3
Hispanic1
White23
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the Kinesiology And Exercise Science program at University of Sioux Falls, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students University of Sioux Falls accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, University of Sioux Falls may provide student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Sioux Falls is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Track and Field (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball