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 $28,500 per year..

Graduates are qualified to work as exercise physiologists, personal trainers, and wellness coaches. The programme focuses on the scientific study of physical activity and its effects on individual and community health. Students gain hands-on experience through internships in coaching, sports management, and physical therapy. The curriculum integrates life sciences, social sciences, and humanities with an emphasis on women's experiences in physical activity.

Focus areas include Exercise physiology, Care and prevention of athletic injuries, Biomechanics, Anatomy and physiology, Health leadership, Physical activity research.

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science requires 120 credits. Students complete foundational coursework in the life sciences, practical training in fitness assessment and exercise prescription, and at least one internship before graduation.

Graduates enter roles as exercise physiologists, personal trainers, and wellness coaches in health and fitness, wellness, and sports medicine settings.

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 87% of applicants.

Salem College’s campus combines historic character with modern facilities in the Old Salem district, within reach of downtown Winston-Salem, local events, arts and cultural activities, music, outdoor recreation, and the Downtown Strollway. Brick walkways, archways, outdoor recreational spaces, and a fitness center support daily campus life. The Wake Line Shuttle provides transportation to Wake Forest University and other stops, while the Brookstown route has a stop near the college. Students can also use health services and virtual counseling through Salem’s partnerships with Atrium Health.

Founded in 1772, Salem is a private women’s college and the nation’s oldest educational institution for girls and women. Its liberal arts curriculum spans arts, humanities, health leadership, professional studies, science, and social science. Academic options include visual and performing arts, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication and media studies, and computer science with a minor in data science. Some programs combine in-person and online courses, and business administration can be completed online or in person. Health Leadership is Salem’s distinctive academic focus, supported by signature programs in Engaging Ethics and RISE Leadership. Students may also cross-register at Wake Forest University for courses unavailable at Salem. A close-knit, women-centered community includes clubs, organizations, mentoring, peer traditions, career services, internship and job opportunities, and programming focused on cultural connection, care, and wellbeing.