Exercise Science Minor

Program Overview

The Exercise Science minor combines scientific knowledge and practical experience to prepare students for careers in the fitness industry. The 20-credit program includes core courses in lifetime fitness, exercise physiology, and personal fitness leadership, as well as electives in areas like nutrition and injury management. Graduates are eligible for national certification exams and may pursue careers as fitness trainers, personal trainers, or strength and conditioning coaches.

Program Outline

Outline:

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the exercise science minor may pursue careers as fitness trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and exercise physiologists.
• Opportunities:
The minor provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the growing fitness industry and work in various settings, including public, private, corporate, and commercial fitness facilities.
• Outcomes:
The minor prepares students for national certification exams, such as the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exams.