Exercise Science Minor

Requirements

Students may minor in applied fitness, aquatics, dance, and exercise science. A minimum of 18 credits is required for each minor, with the exception of the applied fitness minor, for which a minimum of 17 credits is required. Upon completion of all requirements the minor will appear on the final transcript as an awarded Academic Minor. The student is responsible for working closely with their Minor Advisor to ensure that the necessary documentation is provided to allow for this to appear on the final transcript. 

Graduates of the exercise science and wellness specializations and any minor programs do not qualify for public school teacher physical education certification.
 

EXERCISE SCIENCE MINOR REQUIRED COURSES (13 CREDITS)

• HPA 1011 - APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY
• HPA 1012 - APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY LAB
• HPA 1033 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
• HPA 1042 - PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
• HPA 1224 - FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION

EXERCISE SCIENCE MINOR ELECTIVE COURSES (5-6 CREDITS) Choose from the following courses:

• HPA 1044 - BIOMECHANICS
• HPA 1233 - PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
• HPA 1226 - ASSESSMENT AND PRESCRIPTION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
• HPA 1487 - CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY