Kinesiology and Exercise Science

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

Of the 15 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level, women make up 40% percent and men make up 60% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Illinois has more students graduating with a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science than any other state in the US? In fact, Illinois granted 7 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science is $39,100.