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

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Four or more years; Public; $18,534 average out-state tuition; $6,237 average in-state tuition

Texas State University

Four or more years; Public; $20,030 average out-state tuition; $8,606 average in-state tuition

University of Memphis

Four or more years; Public; $12,384 average out-state tuition; $8,352 average in-state tuition

Indiana University-Bloomington

Four or more years; Public; $36,932 average out-state tuition; $9,913 average in-state tuition

Michigan State University

Four or more years; Public; $41,290 average out-state tuition; $15,966 average in-state tuition

University of Iowa

Four or more years; Public; $30,319 average out-state tuition; $8,356 average in-state tuition

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

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The 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.

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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAID

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$20,000 May 01, 2025 See Details

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The 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...

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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAID

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$20,000

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May 01, 2025
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The 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...

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Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

$12,500 January 01, 2025 See Details

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The Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University.

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Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

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$12,500

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January 01, 2025
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The Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University.

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$10,000

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The 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.

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Trinity Leadership Award

Trinity Washington University

Up to $15,000 March 01, 2025 See Details

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The 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.

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Trinity Leadership Award

Trinity Washington University

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Up to $15,000

deadline

March 01, 2025
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The 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.

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Milton Rose Science Fellows Scholarship

Pfeiffer University

Up to $8,000 December 19, 2024 See Details

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The Milton Rose Science Fellows Scholarship is available to students at Pfeiffer University who are majoring in science or mathematics.

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Milton Rose Science Fellows Scholarship

Pfeiffer University

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Up to $8,000

deadline

December 19, 2024
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The Milton Rose Science Fellows Scholarship is available to students at Pfeiffer University who are majoring in science or mathematics.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

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$5,000

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The 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.

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Women In Stem Award

British American Foundation of Texas

$5,000 March 31, 2025 See Details

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The 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.

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Women In Stem Award

British American Foundation of Texas

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$5,000

deadline

March 31, 2025
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The 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.

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Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career Scholarship

Lewis and Clark Community College

$5,000 April 10, 2025 See Details

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The 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.

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Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career Scholarship

Lewis and Clark Community College

award

$5,000

deadline

April 10, 2025
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The 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.

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Martin H. Rogers Award

The College at Brockport - State University of New York

$3,500 February 15, 2025 See Details

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The Martin H. Rogers Award is open to graduate students at the State University of New York, College of Brockport who are studying recreation and leisure studies.

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Martin H. Rogers Award

The College at Brockport - State University of New York

award

$3,500

deadline

February 15, 2025
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Description

The Martin H. Rogers Award is open to graduate students at the State University of New York, College of Brockport who are studying recreation and leisure studies.

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