Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Louisiana State University – Shreveport 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 Louisiana colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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Louisiana State University – Shreveport (LSUS)

2048 Johnson Hwy, Eunice, LA

LSUS, a public institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Shreveport, LA, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 4,500 students are enrolled per year at LSUS.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common test scores among students admitted to this school are between 20 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 890 - 1060 on the SAT exam. 48% of students that apply are accepted to LSUS, of which 75% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $4,900, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending LSUS. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Louisiana State University - Shreveport Pilots participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.lsus.edu/.

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).