Top 10 Universities for Exercise Science

University of Florida

The University of Florida offers master's degrees in exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, athletic training, human performance, and bio-behavioral science and doctoral programs in exercise physiology and bio-behavioral science. Programs focus on the full spectrum of human potential including all ages, fitness ranges, and health levels.University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 32611

(352) 392-3261 ext. 3261

hhp.ufl.edu/apk/acad/grad/phd.php

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota's bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. programs in kinesiology focus on interdisciplinary research using collaborative partnerships with medicine, neuroscience, and epidemiology as well as business, education, and the social sciences.University of Minnesota--Twin Cities

100 Church Street SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213

(612) 625-5000 ext. 5000

cehd.umn.edu/kin/default.asp

Pennsylvania State University

The kinesiology department at Penn State offers concentrations in athletic training and sports medicine, bio-mechanics, exercise physiology, history and philosophy of sport, motor control, and psychology of movement and sport. Both master's degrees and Ph.D.'s are conferred here.Pennsylvania State University

201 Old Main

University Park, PA 16802-1589

(814) 865-4700 ext. 4700

hhdev.psu.edu/kines/grad/index.html

University of Toledo

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Toledo in Ohio offers bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees in exercise science. The department is actively involved in scholarship and service to the community.University of Toledo

2801 W Bancroft

Toledo, OH 43606-3390

(419) 530-4636 ext. 4636

utoledo.edu/hshs/kinesiology/index.html

Brigham Young University

Brigham Young offers masters and doctoral degrees in exercise science. Concentrations for the masters program include health promotion, exercise physiology, athletic training, and physical education. The doctoral program offers exercise physiology, health promotion, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specializations.Brigham Young University

Main Campus

Provo, UT 84602

(801) 422-4636 ext. 4636

byu.edu/gradstudies/catalog/department.php?program=76

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health offers masters and doctoral degrees in kinesiology with common fields of study including bio-behavioral kinesiology, exercise physiology, and athletic training.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

601 E. John Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5711

(217) 333-1000 ext. 1000

kch.Illinois.edu/grad/kinesmasters.htm

University of Houston

The University of Houston offers a master’s degree in exercise science that effectively prepares graduates for work as researchers in the field or to go on to doctoral programs such as the university’s Ph.D. in kinesiology. The Ph.D. program focuses on motor control and learning, physiology, and obesity studies.University of Houston

E. Cullen, Suite 212

Houston, TX 77204-2018

(713) 743-1000 ext. 1000

hhp.uh.edu/default.cfm

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNCG’s Department of Kinesiology offers a master’s degree, a Ph.D., an Ed.D., a combined M.S./Ph.D. and a specialized Master of Science in Athletic Training.University of North Carolina at Greensboro

1000 Spring Garden St

Greensboro, NC 27402-6170

(336) 334-5000 ext. 5000

uncg.edu/kin/

University of Utah

The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Utah offers master’s degrees and Ph.D. in exercise physiology, psycho-social aspects of sport, special physical education, and sports pedagogy, and master’s degrees only in sports medicine.University of Utah

201 Presidents Circle

Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9008

(801) 581-7200 ext. 7200

health.utah.edu/ess/

University of Southern California

USC offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in kinesiology. Ph.D. students study under multiple disciplines that include the biological sciences and biomedical engineering.University of Southern California

University Park

Los Angeles, CA 90089

(213) 740-2311 ext. 2311

Usc.edu