Michigan State University offers both undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science, in the Department of Kinesiology. Students will study both exercise science and education courses in preparation for becoming a physical education teacher. The graduate program focuses on a number of different areas, including physiology, sport psychology, sports administration, and coaching. Students may also prepare for fields in therapy. The program requires an internship before graduation, with a total of 80 hours earned for credit recognition.
Michigan State University
Department of Kinesiology
134 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-355-4730
educ.msu.edu/
The University of Northern Colorado offers degrees in exercise science at both the undergraduate and graduate level, in the School of Sport and Exercise Science. Each level of education also offers teacher training, as well as courses in biology, chemistry, and exercise physiology. In addition, the university offers the Sport Marketing Research Institute (SMRI). The institute allows its graduate students an opportunity to research possible career options, in particular for students who are interested in the managing end of the field.
University of Northern Colorado
School of Sport and Exercise Science
Gunter Hall, Room 2590, Campus Box 39
College of Natural and Health Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
501 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80639
970-351-2535
unco.edu/
Iowa State University's College of Human Sciences offers an undergraduate focus on exercise science education in its Department of Kinesiology. Students will study motor behavior, physiology, sports-related psychology and sociology. The program also includes the study of fitness, and training, as well as courses from other departments which relate to the further study of medicine, physical therapy, and various occupations. Graduate level-Kinesiology study is also offered.
Iowa State
Department of Kinesiology
201 Forker Building
Ames, Iowa 50011
515-294-7092
kin.hs.iastate.edu
La Sierra University offers the study of exercise science in three various degree programs. Under the Department of Health and Exercise Science, undergraduate students can major in exercise science, with an emphasis in physical education, scientific basis, or wellness management. Coursework in physiology, biology, chemistry and coaching are examples of those offered between the three majors. The program has specific objectives for those studying within the department. Among them are the analysis of how psychology, physiology, and sociology correspond to exercise, and the relation of sports and history, sociology, and philosophy.
Health & Exercise Science
La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515
951-785-2084