Why study Exercise and Rehabilitation Science at Washburn?  

This preprofessional program is designed to prepare you for graduate or professional school in the healthcare fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, chiropractic, and cardiac rehabilitation. Washburn’s program exceeds national standards for preparation to set you up for success in these rapidly growing professions.

Graduates with Kinesiology Degrees from Washburn benefit from partnership agreements with regional programs which guarantee admission into select professional programs.

Career Forecast Bright OutlookAverage Salary $50,280 without graduate/professional school; $91,010 as physical therapiston campus
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What sets Exercise and Rehabilitation Science at Washburn apart?

  • You'll graduate with the experience you want.
    • The exercise science lab has modern equipment and instruction in up-to-date techniques, including biofeedback equipment and the microcomputing applications utilized in the field.
    • Washburn Athletic Training allows you to work with college students in a sports medicine setting.
    • Working at the Washburn Student Rec center gives you experience in a health and fitness venue.
    • The WU Moves Community Wellness Program allows you to work with adult clients from the community.
  • You'll be prepared for future study after taking Washburn science classes like biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry and physics.
  • You have the opportunity to customize your learning. You'll take core classes in sequence to maximize learning, with your choice of electives to tailor your program.
  • Your instructors have real-life professional experience to help you prepare for your professional journey. Your professors also have extensive professional connections that will assist your advancement in both career and graduate professional programs.
  • You will have an opportunity to pursue extra credentials as a functional movement screening specialist, personal trainer or certified ergonomic assessment specialist through elective classes.
  • The Kinesiology Majors Club will help you connect with your peers, participate in community service activities and travel to professional conferences.

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Admissions scholarships

Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.

Kinesiology department scholarships

The Kinesiology department offers a variety of scholarships to students majoring in Exercise and Rehabilitation Science.

Tuition and fees

Courses in this program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate Rate.

Financial aid

Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.

Tuition waiver programs

If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.
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Meet Kinesiology major Quinn Patterson

"It's easy to connect and build relationships, especially as you move up through your program. The faculty will remember you. They know your name. They're great people." Those are the words of Quinn Patterson, a transfer student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and an associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. A Topeka native, Quinn added that coming to Washburn was an easy decision and "I feel really proud of my school, because it's my town."

Set for Success

CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook

Opportunities

Clinicals

Research

Internships

Student/Faculty Ratio:

11:1 Kinesiology 

Qualities for success

Team oriented

Good communication skills

Like challenge and helping others

GET IN TOUCH WITH Kinesiology Department

Kinesiology Department
Petro Allied Health Center, Room 201
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1459
Fax: 785.670.1059
kines@washburn.edu

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