Exercise Science Minor

Program Overview

This Exercise Science program provides a solid foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and exercise physiology. Students can choose from a variety of restricted electives to specialize in areas such as endurance training, exercise programming, or sport performance training. The program prepares graduates for careers in cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning coaching, sport performance training, and hospital or worksite wellness coordination.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Courses (16 hours):
• EXSC 144 Introduction to Exercise Science (2 hrs)
• EXSC 201 Human Anatomy (3 hrs)
• EXSC 202 Human Physiology (3 hrs)
• EXSC 301 Exercise Physiology (3 hrs)
• EXSC 302 Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1 hr)
• EXSC 410 Exercise Testing (4 hrs)
• Restricted Electives (6 hours):
• Programming Course (3 hours):
• EXSC 412 Endurance Training and Performance (3 hrs)
• EXSC 432 Exercise Programming and Prescription (3 hrs)
• EXSC 433 Principles of Sport Performance Training (3 hrs)
• Additional Elective (3 hours):
• EXSC 305 Biomechanics (3 hrs)
• EXSC 380W Exercise and Sport Psychology [GEWI] (3 hrs)
• EXSC 405 Pharmacology (3 hrs)
• EXSC 408 Exercise Epidemiology (3 hrs)
• EXSC 415 Diabetes and Obesity (3 hrs)
• EXSC 418 Human Cadaver Laboratory (3 hrs)
• EXSC 419 Sports Supplements and Ergogenic Aids (3 hrs)
• EXSC 430 Clinical Exercise Electrocardiography (3 hrs)

Careers:

• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Strength & conditioning coaching
• Sport performance training
• Hospital or worksite wellness coordination