Study kinesiology abroad
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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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Kinesiology (Lake Havasu Campus) - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,848 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Kinesiology - Coordinated Program - BSc University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,800 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Kinesiology- Exercise Science - BSc University of Kentucky, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,050 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Health and Kinesiology/ Emergency Medical Services - BSc University of Utah, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 31,953 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Kinesiology - Human Movement Science - BSc Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,700 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
Associate in kinesiology
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Kinesiology - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 8,304 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
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Kinesiology (for Transfer) - AA San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 8,138 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Kinesiology graduate programs
Master's in kinesiology
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Kinesiology & Health - MSc University of Wyoming, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,500 USD
- Start date
- May, September
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Kinesiology - Sport Psychology - MSc Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 23,588 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Kinesiology - MSc University of Southern Mississippi, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 10,770 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Kinesiology: Gerontology Specialization - MSc Lakehead University, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,406 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Kinesiology - MSc Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 11,536 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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.
