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Kinesiology degrees abroad
Kinesiology is the academic study of the human body and its movement. It combines concepts and principles from other disciplines, including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and psychology.
As a kinesiology student, you’ll work towards understanding how movement affects human health and wellbeing. You’ll examine everything from the mobility of elderly people to the performances of elite sports performers. You’ll also put theory into action by practicing hands-on therapies and treatments.
By earning your kinesiology degree abroad, you’ll see how peoples’ perceptions of the human body are influenced by their cultural surroundings. Although the basic mechanics of human movement remain constant across the globe, the way this knowledge is taught and applied differs greatly. You’ll gain a global understanding of the field, explore new locations, and make fantastic memories.


Kinesiology program structure
Kinesiology can be studied as an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree. By studying an associate degree over two years, you’ll have a solid foundation in the subject field. These kinds of programs are a useful stepping stone into entry-level employment or further study on a bachelor’s program.
A BSc is studied over three or four years, depending on where you choose to study. Many universities will encourage you to undertake a placement year so that you can apply what you’ve learned to real-life scenarios.
If you’re still eager to learn more after finishing your bachelor’s, you can choose to enroll in a postgraduate program. After studying a master’s over one or two years, you can progress onto a PhD course which typically takes five years to complete.
Kinesiology programs are usually taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, hands-on laboratory sessions, and one-to-one tutorials. You’ll probably be assessed through a combination of exams, essays, presentations, and practical assessments.
What’s covered on your kinesiology program will change depending on your university and country of study. Each institution will offer different elective modules to reflect its faculty’s interests and strengths. However, most will address the following core topics:
- Biomechanics
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Nutrition
- Principles of rehabilitation
- Athletic injuries
- Motor skills development and control
- Assessment methods for kinesiology
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Kinesiology study abroad programs
Kinesiology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in kinesiology
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Applied Health Sciences: Kinesiology and Health Promotion - BASc (Hons) Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,436 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,213 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Kinesiology with EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification - BA Dallas Baptist University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,872 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,872 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Education: Kinesiology - BEd/BK University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,033 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Exercise Science: Kinesiology - BA/BBA/BSc Central Michigan University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,936 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,936 USD
- Start date
- March, September
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Health and Kinesiology: Emergency Medical Services - BSc University of Utah, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,953 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,953 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
Associate in kinesiology
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Kinesiology - AA Cuesta College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,650 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Kinesiology - AA Santa Monica College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,048 USD
- Start date
- August, January, February, June
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Kinesiology - AA-T Contra Costa College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,380 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,380 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Kinesiology - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
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Kinesiology - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
Diploma in kinesiology
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Kinesiology - UGDip College of the Rockies, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,681 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,700 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, April
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Kinesiology - Dip Okanagan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,720 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,750 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Kinesiology & Sport Studies - Dip Red Deer Polytechnic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,166 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,323 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Certificate in kinesiology
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Kinesiology - Cert College of the Rockies, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,681 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,700 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, April
Kinesiology graduate programs
Master's in kinesiology
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Human Kinetics/Kinesiology: Sport Management - MHK University of Windsor, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,496 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,594 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Kinesiology - MSc Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,536 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,536 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Kinesiology - MSc California State University, East Bay, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,557 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,557 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Kinesiology - MKin University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- -
- Annual tuition fee
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10,654 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,666 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Kinesiology - MSc University of Southern Mississippi, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,770 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,770 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Doctorate in kinesiology
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Kinesiology and Health Studies - PhD University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,960 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,058 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Future kinesiology careers
As a kinesiology graduate, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of career paths across the health and fitness sectors. You’ll have the freedom to choose from several roles, including:
- Athletic trainer
- Massage therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Chiropractor
- Physical therapist
- Physical education teacher
- Fitness instructor
- Exercise physiologist
To secure some of these jobs, you’ll need to complete additional qualifications. Arrange an appointment with your university’s career office so that you can discuss the best way to achieve your ambitions.
