Edgewood College

Bachelor in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor's)

Madison, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Bachelor in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $32,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme prepares students for careers in health and fitness by focusing on the science of human movement and physical activity. Students study anatomy, physiology, and exercise prescription through applied coursework and hands-on lab experiences. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in fitness testing, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. Faculty with field experience guide students in experiential learning and career development.

Focus areas include Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Psychology, Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription, Sports Nutrition, Injury Prevention.

The programme requires 120 credits, including 35 credits of core coursework in exercise science and related biological sciences. Students complete lab-based courses and gain practical experience through campus athletic programs and applied projects.

Graduates enter roles such as personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, wellness coordinator, and exercise physiologist in clinical or community settings.

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

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

About Edgewood College

Edgewood College sits beside Lake Wingra in a quiet residential neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, with access to downtown, coffee shops, restaurants, events, bike trails, and outdoor activities. Students can walk, cycle, or canoe near campus, use the boardwalk, and choose from residence halls and apartments. Phil’s dining hall, Wingra Cafe, and Eddy’s Express provide on-campus dining.

Sponsored by the Dominican Catholic Sisters of Sinsinawa, the college connects learning, beliefs, and action through its Catholic heritage and respect for other religious traditions. Students join a campus community shaped by Dominican traditions, with opportunities to participate in more than 15 student organizations, leadership and inclusion programs, campus events, and 20 NCAA Division III teams.

Academic programs are organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Communications, and Technology, and Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences. Options include nursing, business, education, and nearly 40 majors, alongside minors and individualized programs. Average undergraduate class size is 13, and the library offers research rooms, group study spaces, a writing center, and a learning lab. International students can contact the Center for Global Education about international student information, study abroad, and global learning opportunities. Edgewood also offers an international dual-degree program with Madison College.

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