Applied Fitness 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.
 

APPLIED FITNESS 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 ASSMNT & EXRCS PRESCRP

APPLIED FITNESS MINOR FOUNDATION COURSES (1 CREDIT) Select 1 of the following:

• HPA 0474 - LIFETIME ACTIVITIES 1
• HPA 0475 - LIFETIME ACTIVITES 2

APPLIED FITNESS MINOR INSTRUCTOR COURSES (2 CREDITS) Select 2 of the following:

• HPA 1171 - RESISTANCE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
• HPA 1172 - GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
• HPA 1173 - AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR
• HPA 1174 - YOGA AND PILATES INSTRUCTOR

APPLIED FITNESS MINOR PRACTICUM COURSE (1 CREDIT)

• HPA 1170 - HEALTH FITNESS PRACTICUM