Bachelor in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $29,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme focuses on the scientific study of physical activity and its effects on health, performance, and rehabilitation. Students engage in coursework across biology, physiology, psychology, and nutrition. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through specialized tracks aligned with career goals. It is one of the first undergraduate programmes in Pennsylvania to receive dual accreditation from CASCE and NSCA.

Focus areas include Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, Pre-Athletic Training, Exercise Science & Chiropractic, Exercise Science Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science and Nutrition Science.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core courses in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. Students complete a major-specific track and fulfill requirements through practicum, capstone, or graduate pathway components.

Graduates enter careers as fitness trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, exercise physiologists, or corporate wellness coordinators, and pursue advanced study in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or chiropractic medicine.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. International students must submit English proficiency scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.

King’s College has 1,945 undergraduate and graduate students, with 60% living on campus. Student life includes more than 40 clubs and organizations, 28 NCAA Division III teams, nine intramural and club sports, theatre, choir, and art exhibitions. Students also complete more than 100,000 annual hours of service, with three annual SERVE trips in the United States and abroad. The college welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, King’s combines Catholic education with more than 70 academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options. Programs span business, accounting, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, athletic training, genetic counseling, and other fields. Classes average 15 students in major programs and 22 in the CORE curriculum. The full-time faculty-to-student ratio is 13:1, 92% of faculty have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and 61% hold tenure.

The campus has seven residential facilities, four on-campus restaurants, the George P. Maffei II Theatre, and the Widmann Art Gallery. Wilkes-Barre is a small city with restaurants, arts and sports venues, parks, trails, and slopes, with access to Philadelphia and Trenton in about two hours and New York City and Baltimore in about three. King’s offers study-abroad programs in 40 countries. International applicants should review the application requirements for their applicant category, including transcript submission and available testing options.