by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 519 bachelor's degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general to qualified students.
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The physical education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical education program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students working on their bachelor's degree.
The physical education 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 Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general.
It is hard to beat Canisius College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Canisius is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Buffalo.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Canisius College
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Adelphi University is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Adelphi is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Garden City.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Adelphi University
It is hard to beat Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. IUP is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Indiana.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Howard is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Howard University
Located in the town of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from McDaniel College
Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Monmouth University
Gallaudet is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Gallaudet University
Explore the best sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 314 |
| Maryland | 370 | 38 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 38 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 66 |
One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2,766 |
| Sports Management | 1,620 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 88 |
| Sports Studies | 75 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 35 |