Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Arkansas State 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 Arkansas colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Arkansas State University

1000 Iowa Street, Beebe, AR

Arkansas State University is a public university that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 13,000 students are enrolled annually at Arkansas State University.

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

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1260 - 1555 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Arkansas State University. This school accepts roughly 60% of applicants. Of those accepted, about 51% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at astate.edu/admissions.

Tuition & fees at Arkansas State University are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,600 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Arkansas State University is the "Red Wolves", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at www.astate.edu or http://degree.astate.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Arkansas State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).