Overview

When you earn a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Drake University, you’ll be well versed in human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, with the hands-on experience and research background that will get you noticed by employers and graduate schools.

You’ll also experience the benefits that all Drake Bulldogs enjoy—small class size; professors at the top of their field who teach, mentor, and collaborate with you on projects and research; and a rigorous (and fascinating!) liberal arts curriculum.

Practical experience and research

As a Kinesiology student at Drake, you’ll have exceptional opportunities to practice while you learn.

Collaborate on original research. Through classroom labs and independent research or thesis projects, undergraduates work alongside professors to conduct original research, investigating questions about kinesiology that no one has delved into before.

Publish and present novel findings. Student research is often accepted for publication in expert-reviewed journals, such as Ergonomics and International Journal of Exercise Science. Students also have opportunities to present research to experts in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exercise & Sport Psychology
Wellness & Nutrition
Exercise Physiology with Lab
Skeletal Muscle Structure & Function
Human Anatomy
Medical & Sport Biomechanics with Lab
Motor Control & Learning
Kinesiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Des Moines, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

Choose a pathway: "Test-optional" or "Test score"

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English proficiency

ACT, SAT or CSAT/South Korea (required for test score path)

Test-optional path: interview or essay details

Personal essay (optional)

Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52988 USD / year

≈ 52988 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

52988 USD / year

≈ 52988 USD / year

Living costs

Des Moines

United States

973 - 1510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Practical experience and research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Des Moines

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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