Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Berks 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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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Berks

100 University Drive, Monaca, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks is a public college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Reading, PA, in a predominantly rural area. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks has a yearly student enrollment of around 2,800.

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

• Commerce
• Elementary Education
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Kinesiology And Exercise Science
• Communications

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1270 to 1610 on the SAT, or 17 to 23 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school accepts roughly 80% of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, about 38% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $15,000 and nonresidents pay $22,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $6,200 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Berks offers a bachelor's degree program in kinesiology and exercise science.

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Students by Race (2019)

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).