Kinesiology And Exercise Science Degree

The kinesiology and exercise science program at University of Southern Mississippi 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 Mississippi colleges that offer kinesiology and exercise science degrees.

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University of Southern Mississippi

1156 College Dr, Summit, MS

Southern Miss is a public university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in a predominantly urban area. About sixteen thousand students enroll at University of Southern Mississippi annually.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to Southern Miss earn an SAT score within the range of 946 - 1160, or an ACT score within the range of 19 - 25. Southern Miss accepts approximately 60% of students applying. Of those accepted, about 43% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Southern Miss vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,400 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 annually. Some students at Southern Miss may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Southern Miss "Golden Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

Students Enrolled in the Kinesiology And Exercise Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Southern Mississippi has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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).