A minor in Health and Exercise Science provides students in other majors with an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills specific to health and exercise science. Students in the minor program will gain core knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of exercise science, including anatomy, physiology, neurophysiology, and biomechanics. Additionally, students can select electives that provide a further understanding of health, and healthy behaviors as they relate to decreasing the risk of chronic disease and disability. The minor may be of special interest to students pursuing graduate programs in medicine and other health professions and health promotion fields.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge in the fundamentals of exercise science, including human anatomy and movement, as well as the basics of exercise physiology, neurophysiology and biomechanics.
- Understand the importance of physical activity in optimizing physical and mental health and preventing/treating disease and disability in people of all ages.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to apply knowledge related to the key concepts, issues, and tools fundamental to health and exercise science.
Learn more about the Minor in Health and Exercise Science on the Department of Health and Exercise Science website.
Effective Fall 2024
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HES 145 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HES 202 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HES 207 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 4 |
| HES 303 | Biomechanics and Neurophysiology | 3 |
| Select 9 credits from the following courses: | 9 | |
| Physiology for Clinical Health Professions | ||
or BMS 300 | Principles of Human Physiology | |
| Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement | ||
| Methods of Coaching | ||
| Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Movement | ||
| Exercise Prescription | ||
| Population Health and Disease Prevention | ||
| Theory of Health Behavior | ||
| Psychology and Sport | ||
| Physiology of Exercise | ||
| Electrocardiography and Exercise Management | ||
| Virtual Coaching for Wellness | ||
| Physical Activity Throughout the Lifespan | ||
| Introduction to Human Clinical Medicine | ||
| Environmental Exercise Physiology | ||
| Bioethics--Concepts and Controversies | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 22 | |