Exercise Science and Kinesiology Degree Programs
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.
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.
View ProgramExercise 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.
View ProgramCoaching 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.
View ProgramStrength 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.
View ProgramCompare 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.
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 25,300.6 Learn more by visiting our careers page.
910
projected annual job openings for Minnesota coaches and scouts (2020-2030).7
21
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.
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.
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/