by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for exercise physiology and kinesiology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 301 degrees in exercise physiology and kinesiology annually.
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The exercise physiology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Schools in Virginia. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of exercise physiology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology has to check out Liberty University. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Liberty University
Shenandoah University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester.More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Shenandoah University
Explore all the Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 713 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 211 |
| Georgia | 690 | 41 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 390 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 32 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 6 |
| Alabama | 500 | 286 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 144 |
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology is one of 13 different types of Physiology & Pathology Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Reproductive Biology | 17 |
| General Physiology | 8 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.