Students that are interested in the Exercise Science minor offered by the Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology must first obtain the authorization of the department and present no less than 23 semester hours in the minor field with at least 7 credits worth of elective courses.

Students must have successfully completed EXER.2020 Introduction to Exercise Science with a grade of B- or higher (2.700 GPA) prior to declaration of minor.

Required Courses

• HSCI.1010 Anatomy and Physiology I
• HSCI.1030 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
• HSCI.1020 Anatomy and Physiology II
• HSCI.1040 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
• EXER.3050 Exercise Physiology
• EXER.3070 Exercise Physiology Laboratory
• EXER.4300 Exercise is Medicine

Electives

• EXER.3350 Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• EXER.4060 / EXER.4080 Foundation of Strength and Conditioning with Laboratory
• EXER.4200 Advanced Study in Exercise Science
• EXER.4240 / EXER.4260 Motor Control and Learning with Laboratory

Notes:

• Students must successfully complete all required and elective courses with a B- or higher to remain in minor.
• Students can retake or substitute elective courses if a grade is below B-.

For more information, contact the Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology.