Exercise Science and Kinesiology
What is kinesiology? It’s also known as human kinetics, and it’s the study of an individual’s movement. A major in kinesiology opens the door to a career in sports medicine or something similar. It also includes things like orthopedics, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and exercise.
Folks with degrees in kinesiology transition to careers in research, the fitness industry and even professional sports. Working as a sports medicine specialist for professional athletes can be a very lucrative and rewarding position.
Some kinesiology graduates immediately enter the field after school and others go on to get their PhD or attend medical school. Kinesiologists target physical injuries. Classes a person will take can include: mathematics, nutrition, biology, geriatric studies, chemistry and even physics. With today’s new virtual technology, kinesiologists are finding it even easier to treat patients in fun, engaging ways. This is an evolving field of study and one that will leap to new bounds within the next decade.
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Matching Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
Four or more years; Public; $18,534 average out-state tuition; $6,237 average in-state tuition |
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Texas State University
Four or more years; Public; $20,030 average out-state tuition; $8,606 average in-state tuition |
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University of Memphis
Four or more years; Public; $12,384 average out-state tuition; $8,352 average in-state tuition |
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Indiana University-Bloomington
Four or more years; Public; $36,932 average out-state tuition; $9,913 average in-state tuition |
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Michigan State University
Four or more years; Public; $41,290 average out-state tuition; $15,966 average in-state tuition |
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University of Iowa
Four or more years; Public; $30,319 average out-state tuition; $8,356 average in-state tuition |
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Four or more years; Public; $17,649 average out-state tuition; $7,857 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Exercise Science and Kinesiology Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Judy and Eliot Steinberg ScholarshipMorris Educational Foundation (MEF) |
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award Up to $25,000 |
deadline March 27, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship is available to Morristown High School seniors who intend to intend to continue their education at a New Jersey public college with a goal towards a career in STEM, business, education, or medicine. You must demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, and a willingness to help others in the... View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAIDUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are majoring in a STEM field, medicine, dentistry, or public health. Applicants must have participated and completed the Big Bang Theory undergraduate scholars program and received their qualifying degree from UCLA within... View Scholarship Details |
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UCF Astronaut ScholarshipUniversity of Central Florida |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline February 23, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe UCF Astronaut Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students at the University of Central Florida who are majoring in Natural or Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics. You must have conducted a considerable amount of research in your field and be nominated by a faculty member to be... View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars. View Scholarship Details |
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Trinity Leadership AwardTrinity Washington University |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Trinity Leadership Award is available to first-year students enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences at Trinity Washington University. You must demonstrate leadership potential and financial need to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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BP Scholarship-University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe BP Scholarship is available to students at the University of Oklahoma who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business. You must be a high-achieving student to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Fellowship-PAIDWyoming NASA Space Grant |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline March 12, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Fellowship is available to undergraduate students who are studying a STEM field at the University of Wyoming or a community college within Wyoming. To be considered for this fellowship, you should be interested in pursuing a career in STEM and be a U.S. citizen. As an intern, you... View Scholarship Details |
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Women In Stem AwardBritish American Foundation of Texas |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Women In Stem Award is available to full - time, female undergraduate students who reside and attend school in Texas. You must be majoring in a STEM field, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career ScholarshipLewis and Clark Community College |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 10, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career Scholarship is available to entering full-time students at Lewis and Clark Community College. You must be enrolled in a career program, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a minimum 19 ACT score to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology Related Majors
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Studies
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Sports Fitness, Kinesiology, Parks, and Leisure Studies
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Outdoor Education
- Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
