Which university programs are the best for exercise science/kinesiology?

I don’t really have an answer for you per se. There is a difference between exercise science and kinesiology programs which is something to keep in mind. Also this depends on if you are looking at online or classroom programs.

I just finished my 3rd year at CALU which is partnered with NASM and can say that their program is excellent, but due to it being a global online class there is no lab work which I think would have been nice to do. The professors are awesome and I enjoyed every minute of every class. I can’t say its the best, but I recommend looking into it if you want an online program.