About Kinesiology, Bs in University of Alabama At Birmingham
It's amazing what our bodies can achieve, and in the kinesiology program, you'll study how a person can stay healthy and physically fit. Your degree could lead to a career as a physical education teacher, physical therapist, or occupational therapist.
To begin, you're first going to choose a concentration based on your goals. If you concentrate in exercise science, you'll study topics such as exercise physiology, metabolism, body composition, and biomechanics. With a fitness leadership concentration, your coursework will prepare you for a career as an instructor or fitness director. Interested in exercise bioenergetics? We'll cover human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, weight training, nutrition, and more. Finally, if you choose physical education with a teacher certification, we'll complement your classwork with a student teaching experience.
- This degree is excellent preparation to apply for UAB's graduate programs in physical therapy and occupational therapy.
- Exercise physiologists earned an average salary of $49,090 per year in 2017 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12/ XII with a minimum score of 65% overall
English Language Requirements
TOEFL (UAB code: 1856): 77
IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least a 5.5 on each section of the examination
Pearson Academic Test of English
- A minimum score of 53, all applicants
University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA Cost of Attendance
| Fee |
Cost |
| Alabama Resident Tuition |
$8,568 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$27,630 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$20,400 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$39,462 |
