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2024 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Schools in Tennessee

7 Colleges in Tennessee
648 Physical Education Degrees Awarded
Ranked #54 in popularity, sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 648 degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General School

Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Schools in Tennessee The physical education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General rankings. For our Best Overall Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Education
Master's Degrees in Physical Education
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Education

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Schools in Tennessee list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General in Tennessee

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physical education degree levels they offer.

Top Tennessee Schools in Physical Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TN
12.5% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Middle Tennessee State University if you want to pursue a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #866 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Middle Tennessee State University is a great university overall.

There were about 16 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TN
102 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat East Tennessee State University if you wish to pursue a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. ETSU is a large public university located in the city of Johnson City. A Best Colleges rank of #851 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ETSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 102 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
182 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

Austin Peay State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 29th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 182 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at Austin Peay State University in the most recent data year.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TN
108 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

Tennessee Technological University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1160 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tennessee Tech University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 108 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee Tech University in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TN
54 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 28th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 54 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TN
94 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Martin, UT Martin is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 31st out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 94 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at UT Martin in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TN

Located in the town of Pulaski, Martin Methodist is a public college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 43rd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were approximately 16 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at Martin Methodist in the most recent data year.

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Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 175
North Carolina 710 751
Georgia 690 141
Virginia 630 348
South Carolina 530 19
Kentucky 518 187
Mississippi 501 59
Alabama 500 27
Louisiana 489 126
Arkansas 466 262
West Virginia 410 375

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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 1,270
Sports Management 464
Sports Studies 18
Physical Fitness Technician 4
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 1

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