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.
Learn more about the Minor in Health and Exercise Science on the Department of Health and Exercise Science website.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge in the fundamentals of exercise science including human anatomy and movement as well as the basics of exercise physiology, neurophysiology and biomechanics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of health and exercise as it relates to understanding and promoting healthy behaviors and decreasing risk of chronic disease and disability.
Effective Fall 2026
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 for Everyone (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| HES 202 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology (GT-SC2) | 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 | |
HES 3XX | ||
HES 4XX | ||
HES 5XX | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 22 | |