Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Wilson 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Wilson College

106 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA

Wilson College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chambersburg, PA 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 curriculum. The school enrolls 790 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study available at Wilson College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Agriculture Operations
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 19 - 27 on the ACT or 860 - 1110 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Wilson College, with 26 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at wilson.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance 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 around a cost of $5,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Wilson College participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA's Other in Basketball.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

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