Colleges offering Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology

1,498 U.S. colleges and universities offer programs in Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology. Together they awarded 73,181 degrees and certificates in this field in 2024-25. 274 schools offer a version that can be completed fully online. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 426 Associate 428 Bachelor 1,006 Master 449 PhD 66 Professional 2

Most schools offering it: California (169), Texas (95), New York (78), Pennsylvania (76), Ohio (67), North Carolina (58)

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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 729 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 48,424
Retention: 91%
Programs: 209
Awards 2024-25: 20,593

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TAU

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Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 693 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 78,321
Retention: 94%
Programs: 266
Awards 2024-25: 22,577

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American Public University System

Charles Town, WV

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 688 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 50,715
Retention: 97%
Programs: 109

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University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 625 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 30,779
Retention: 90%
Programs: 231
Awards 2024-25: 9,128

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CSU

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California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 612 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 43,662
Retention: 82%
Programs: 87
Awards 2024-25: 10,855

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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 553 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 38,728
Retention: 92%
Programs: 210
Awards 2024-25: 9,900

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MSA

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Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 444 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 29,971
Retention: 77%
Programs: 132

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UCF

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 441 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 69,713
Retention: 92%
Programs: 136
Awards 2024-25: 19,389

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University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 429 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 20,276
Retention: 77%
Programs: 140
Awards 2024-25: 4,829

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TSU

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Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 421 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 40,674
Retention: 80%
Programs: 141
Awards 2024-25: 8,620

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UNC

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 417 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 32,438
Retention: 97%
Programs: 136
Awards 2024-25: 9,499

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SDS

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San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 416 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 41,137
Retention: 91%
Programs: 180
Awards 2024-25: 11,392

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 415 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 104,327
Retention: 80%
Programs: 186
Awards 2024-25: 28,744

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University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 411 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 56,311
Retention: 98%
Programs: 190
Awards 2024-25: 18,849

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Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 411 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 18,838
Retention: 90%
Programs: 169
Awards 2024-25: 5,537

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UMA

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 407 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 52,855
Retention: 97%
Programs: 254
Awards 2024-25: 16,680

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University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 400 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 43,146
Retention: 94%
Programs: 270
Awards 2024-25: 14,239

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LSU

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 394 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 41,705
Retention: 85%
Programs: 135
Awards 2024-25: 8,832

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Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 391 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 4,770
Retention: 61%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 1,478

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CSU

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California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 390 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 42,003
Retention: 87%
Programs: 137
Awards 2024-25: 10,908

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JMU

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 389 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 22,740
Retention: 92%
Programs: 88
Awards 2024-25: 5,651

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MSU

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 381 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 52,089
Retention: 90%
Programs: 268
Awards 2024-25: 13,223

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UTA

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The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 376 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 53,864
Retention: 97%
Programs: 203
Awards 2024-25: 18,937

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TSU

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Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology: 375 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 17,433
Retention: 70%
Programs: 94
Awards 2024-25: 3,877

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