Bachelor in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition is $425 per credit hour for undergraduate students..

This programme prepares students for careers in fitness, athletics, and human performance. It focuses on applying scientific principles to improve physical health and athletic outcomes. Students study exercise physiology, biomechanics, and wellness programming. The degree supports entry into healthcare and sports performance fields.

Focus areas include Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Wellness Programming, Human Performance, Preventive Health.

The programme requires 120 credits, including general education, core coursework, and science-based classes. Students complete lab-based courses and applied experiences in fitness and performance settings.

Graduates work as fitness trainers, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, or exercise physiologists in clinical, school, or sports environments.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.