2025 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Associate Degree Schools in California

2 Colleges in California

1,454 Associate Degrees

Ranked #61 in popularity, sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Combined, these schools handed out 1,454 associate degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students as compared to other majors.
Major Demand - How many other sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students working on their associate degree.

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