Online Exercise Science and Kinesiology Degree

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Study Health, Fitness, and the Sport Industry

CSP Global’s Exercise Science and Allied Health programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Niche.com ranked CSP Global among the 2024 Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America.¹

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Online Exercise Programs from CSP Global

Become a leader in the sport and athletic industry with leading-edge knowledge and skills from CSP Global’s online kinesiology degrees or exercise science degrees.

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctorate

Exercise Science, B.A.

2+ years
120 credit hours
100% online

An exercise science degree can lead to post-graduate study or a role in coaching, training, fitness and wellness, health education, or rehabilitation.

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Sport Management, B.A.

2+ years
120 credit hours
100% online

This program prepares students to work in sport management through a career-connected curriculum focused on business, kinesiology, and sport theory.

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Exercise Science, M.S.

2 years
33 credit hours
100% online

Prepare to help clients improve their health and sport performance as you study physiology, applied exercise, biomechanics, nutrition, and more.

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Coaching and Athletic Administration M.S.

1.5 years
33 credit hours
100% online

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be a recognized field expert and a Tudor-certified college recruiting expert.

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Orthotics and Prosthetics, M.S.

2 years
36 credit hours
100% online; on campus

This program offers educational preparation for orthotists’ and prosthetists’ fabrication and custom fitting of artificial limbs and braces.

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Strength and Conditioning, M.S.

2 years
33 credit hours
100% online

Develop kinesiology expertise for designing athletic training programs that enable athletes and fitness clients to achieve peak physical performance.

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Sport Management, M.A.

1.5 years
33 credit hours
100% online

Examine concepts of management, strategy, marketing, and law related to sport management in this program built to help you advance your career.

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Kinesiology, Ed.D / Ph.D.

3 years
61 credit hours
100% online

The Doctorate in Kinesiology features industry-relevant exercise and sport science courses with applications for many career contexts.

4 Concentrations Available

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Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

3 years
111 credit hours
on campus

Prepare for autonomous physical therapy practice across the lifespan. Classes consist of lectures, discussions, laboratory, and clinical activities.

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Compare CSP Global’s Online Exercise Science Degrees

	Exercise Science, M.S.	Strength and Conditioning, M.S.
Program Duration	2 years	2 years
Delivery Format	100% Online	100% Online
Ideal Candidate	You’d like to enhance your career with skills in conditioning, coaching, clinical practice, and rehab.	You want the skills to boost your career in sports teams, fitness centers, and health services organizations.
Total Tuition	$15,675	$15,675
Why Choose This Program?	Explore the latest science-based research and graduate ready to deliver top-tier client outcomes.	Gain skills for helping athletes improve their performance and lower the risk of injury. Prepare for certification exams such as the NSCA CSCS and NASM-PES.
Curriculum	Study a career-connected curriculum focused on psychology, physiology, ethics, exercise science, and more.	Develop expertise for designing fitness programs, overseeing sports performance testing, and more.
Admission Requirements	Bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum GPA	Bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum GPA
Credit Hours	33	33

Why Choose CSP’s Exercise Science and Kinesiology Degree Programs

CSP Global’s online kinesiology degrees and online exercise science degrees give you the private education you want at a lower price. With a career-connected curriculum from experienced faculty members, these online programs prepare you for an in-demand career in health care, sports, business, and more.

Top 100 University for Social Mobility

Concordia University, St. Paul is the highest among all Minnesota private universities in CollegeNet’s 2023 rankings.²

Successful Alumni

CSP Global graduates earn 44% more than the national average.³

#19 Best College by Salary Potential

According to a 2023 Payscale report, CSP Global’s alumni are among the top earning in Minnesota.⁴

Mentorship and Networking

Make the most of your online kinesiology and exercise science degree with career-directed mentorship and exciting networking opportunities.

Step Up Your Career in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and More

CSP Global’s exercise science and kinesthesiology programs can elevate your career opportunities — whether you’re interested in administration, coaching, conditioning, personal training, scouting, or sports performance.

These jobs are growing nationwide. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for fitness trainers and instructors will add over 45,000 jobs from 2022 to 2032.⁵ The employment of coaches and scouts will increase by 25,300.⁶Learn more by visiting our careers page.

910

projected annual job openings for Minnesota coaches and scouts (2020-2030).⁷

percent higher yearly salary for personal trainers with nutrition support skills.⁸

1,200

projected annual job openings for Minnesota exercise physiologists (2020-2030).⁹

Rewarding Careers in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Physical Therapist

$97,720/year¹⁰

Physical therapists help patients improve movement and manage pain in various workplaces, such as private offices and clinics, hospitals, patients’ homes, and nursing homes.

Athletic Director

$66,673/year¹¹

Athletic directors usually work in educational or professional organizations. They coordinate the athletic department’s budget, activities, reports, marketing, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I become a PTA, a nutritionist, or a dietician with an exercise science degree?

CSP Global’s exercise science degree can help you advance as a dietician, exercise physiologist, fitness trainer/instructor, manager/director, nutritionist, and more. Some positions may require you to seek further licensure or certification.

Featured Resources

What is Exercise Science?

Kinesiology vs. Exercise Science: How Are They Different?

A Sports Nutrition Playbook for Trainers

Sources

“2024 Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America.” Niche. Retrieved on Nov. 3, 2023, from https://www.niche.com/
“Concordia St. Paul Changes Lives: University Ranks in Top 100 Nationally for Social Mobility, Highest Among Minnesota Private Universities.” CSP Global. Retrieved on Nov. 2, 2023, from https://www.csp.edu/
“College Scorecard: Concordia University-Saint Paul.” U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved on Aug. 7, 2023, from https://collegescorecard.ed.gov
“Best Colleges in Minnesota by Salary Potential.” Payscale. Retrieved on Aug. 7, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/
“Fitness Trainers and Instructors.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://bls.gov
“Coaches and Scouts.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://bls.gov
“Minnesota Wages 27-2022.00 – Coaches and Scouts.” O*NET OnLine. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from http://onetonline.org
“Average Personal Trainer Salary.” Payscale. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/
“Exercise Physiologists 29-1128.00.” O*NET OnLine. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/
“Physical Therapists.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://bls.gov
“Average Athletic Director Salary.” Payscale. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/