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2024 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Schools in the Southwest Region

13 Colleges in the Southwest Region
1,107 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,107 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 the Southwest Region 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

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

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 Schools in the Southwest Region. 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 the Southwest Region

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.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Physical Education

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX
39 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
83 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general has to look into Baylor University. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were approximately 83 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OK
36.8% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Oklahoma State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 19 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In TX
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general needs to check out Lubbock Christian University. LCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Lubbock. A Best Colleges rank of #1464 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LCU is a great university overall.

There were about 17 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at LCU in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
52 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

ECU is a small public university located in the remote town of Ada. This university ranks 19th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 52 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from East Central University

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OK
40.0% Growth in Graduates

OPSU is a small public university located in the rural area of Goodwell. This university ranks 25th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 25 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at OPSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Oklahoma Panhandle State University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TX
43.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #996 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DBU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at DBU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Dallas Baptist University

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
40 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #591 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means South Texas College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 40 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In TX
23.5% Growth in Graduates

Howard Payne is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Brownwood. This university ranks 103rd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 17 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at Howard Payne in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
107 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Prairie View, PVAMU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 78th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 107 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students who graduated with this degree at PVAMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Prairie View A & M University

Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Colleges by State

Explore the best sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 905 733
Arizona 670 159
Oklahoma 565 156
New Mexico 416 17

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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 6,381
Sports Management 1,774
Physical Fitness Technician 234
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 194
Sports Studies 20

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