Exercise Science Minor

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A 22 credit minor in exercise science is available to students in any degree program seeking a formal introduction to the exercise science field. An undergraduate degree focusing on exercise science may be designed by including this minor in a Bachelor of Science in wellness, health promotion & injury prevention, a Bachelor of Integrative Studies, or a Bachelor of Science in health sciences plan of work.

Courses required for the minor include

HS 201 - Health in Personal and Occupational Environments (4) Credits
EXS 204 - Weight Control, Nutrition and Exercise (4) Credits
* EXS 304 - Exercise Physiology (3) Credits
* EXS 306 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1) Credits
* EXS 350 - Human Motion Analysis (4) Credits

6 credits from the following electives

* EXS 103 - Exercise (Strength Training) and Health Enhancement (2) Credits
* EXS 105 - Cardiovascular Fitness Training (2) Credits
EXS 202 - Introduction to Exercise Science (2) Credits
EXS 203 - Group Exercise Instruction I (2) Credits
EXS 205 - Group Exercise Instruction II (2) Credits
* EXS 207 - Safety and First Aid in Exercise Settings (2) Credits
EXS 215 - Stress Management (2) Credits
EXS 321 - Basic Athletic Training (2) Credits
EXS 360 - Healthy Lifestyle Choices (2) Credits
EXS 403 - Human Performance Enhancement (2) Credits
EXS 405 - Health and Disease (2) Credits
EXS 410 - Clinical Biomechanics (2) Credits
EXS 415 - Exercise Endocrinology (2) Credits
EXS 425 - Exercise Electrocardiography (2) Credits
EXS 435 - Environment and Human Performance (2) Credits
EXS 445 - Physical Activity and Aging (2) Credits
EXS 450 - Children and Exercise (2) Credits
EXS 465 - Corporate and Worksite Wellness Programs (2) Credits
EXS 483 - Special Topics (1,2,3 or 4) Credits
EXS 493 - Directed Study and Research (1,2,3 or 4) Credits (2 credits maximum)
WHP 208 - Advanced First Aid /CPR Instruction (2) Credits
WHP 210 - Water Safety and Lifeguard Training (2) Credits
WHP 305 - Laboratory in Assessment and Interventions (4) Credits
WHP 310 - Injury Prevention, Control, and Safety Promotion (4) Credits
WHP 360 - Wellness Facilitation (4) Credits
WHP 420 - Ergonomics (4) Credits

Additional Information

Courses denoted with an asterisk (*) represent prerequisite courses for admission to the Master of Science in exercise science program. An additional prerequisite for admission to this graduate program is STA 225 or STA 226 or PSY 251 .