Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Georgia Southern 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 Georgia colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Georgia Southern University

Also known as Georgia College

1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Statesboro, GA and publically funded. Georgia Southern University has an enrollment of around 20,500 annually, which places it among the biggest universities in the state.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia Southern University offers:

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

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most common exam scores among applicants accepted to Georgia Southern University are in the range of 21 to 25 on the ACT, or 1500 to 1740 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of around 56% of which only 66% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Georgia Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Georgia Southern University Eagles participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia Southern University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

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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).