by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 403 bachelor's degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general to qualified students.
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Your choice of sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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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.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Lindenwood University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Lindenwood University
University of Northern Iowa is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI 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 University of Northern Iowa
Grand View University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Des Moines.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Grand View University
Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Rockhurst University
Located in the large city of Lincoln, NWU 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University
Southwest Minnesota State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Marshall.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Southwest Minnesota State University
Midland U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Fremont.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Midland University
Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU 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 Upper Iowa University
Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Southeast Missouri State University
Explore the best sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 90 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 84 |
| Iowa | 403 | 81 |
| Kansas | 352 | 83 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 42 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 15 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 13 |
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General is one of 5 different types of Health & Physical Education programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2,530 |
| Sports Management | 1,135 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 171 |
| Sports Studies | 62 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 32 |