The University of New Hampshire's kinesiology program allows students to specialize in exercise science, athletic training, outdoor education, physical education and sports studies. Students may opt to double major. A master's degree in exercise science is also available. The University of New Hampshire is ranked one of the top colleges in the nation by "Forbes Magazine," and in the top 100 universities by "U.S. News & World Report." Rutgers University in New Jersey's Exercise Science and Sports Studies major allows students to double major. Students may specialize in four areas: applied kinesiology, exercise science, exercise physiology or sports management. The department requires an internship prior to graduation. Rutgers University is ranked by both "Forbes Magazine" and "U.S. News & World Report" as one of the top universities in the nation.
Iowa State University in Ames offers two majors within kinesiology: an athletic training major and a kinesiology and health major. Within the kinesiology major is a specialization in exercise science. Both double majors and minors are allowed. Iowa State University offers a master's degree program in kinesiology with areas of specialization, along with an option for a dual bachelor's-master's program. Iowa State University is ranked in the top 150 universities nationwide by both "Forbes Magazine" and "U.S. News & World Report." Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is also ranked in the top 150 universities nationwide by both magazines. The kinesiology program at Miami University offers athletic training, kinesiology, health promotion and nutrition specializations. Double majors and minors are allowed.
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas, ranked among the top universities nationwide by "Forbes Magazine" and "U.S. News & World Report," have a kinesiology program that offers various specialization areas within the program: athletic training, kinesiology and nutrition sciences. In addition to double majoring in athletic training and kinesiology, students can specialize in nutrition science, dietetics or allied health for students who want to continue their studies toward a professional degree. Master's programs in kinesiology and exercise science are also offered. Rice University in Houston, Texas, ranked in the top 20 universities nationwide by both "Forbes Magazine" and "U.S. News & World Report," offers a sports medicine concentration or a health sciences concentration within the kinesiology department. Students may choose to double major. Internships and teaching practicums are also available.
Both the University of Georgia and the University of Florida are ranked in the top 100 universities nationwide by both "Forbes Magazine" and "U.S. News & World Report." The University of Georgia offers a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science and a degree in kinesiology. Double majors are allowed. The University of Florida offers a bachelor's degree in applied physiology and kinesiology and a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Double majors are allowed at Florida as well. A practicum and an internship are required prior to graduation.