Exercise Science Requirements

This minor consists of a minimum of six courses, including: 

Required Courses

• BIO 107 (lecture & lab) Human Anatomy and Physiology (LSL)
• KIN 100 Introduction to Exercise Science
• KIN/PETH 325 Kinesiology
• KIN/PETH 330 Exercise Physiology
• Choose two courses from the following:
  • HLTH/PSYC 204 Health Psychology
  • HLTH 230 Human Nutrition (LSI)
  • HLTH 300 Achieving Wellness
  • HLTH 310* Special Topics in Health
  • KIN 323 Sports Nutrition
  • KIN/PETH 326: First Aid and Athletic Training
  • KIN/PETH 327 : Essentials of Strength and Conditioning (W)
  • KIN 328: Personal Training for Special Populations
  • PSYC 358: Psychology of Motivation
  • PSYC 380: Sport and Exercise Psychology

*Special topics classes in which health related content may vary and therefore may be more fitting for a particular path over another depending on the semester. 

**For catalog years prior to ‘24-’25, please reference the appropriate catalog for degree requirements. 

 

Highly recommended courses include:

• BIOL 108 Human Anatomy and Physiology
• HLTH 310 Special Topics*
• PEC 129X Personal Fitness I
• PEC 131X Personal Fitness II
• PEC 135Y Weight Lifting
• PETH 397 Internship in Exercise Science
• PSYC 329 Sport and Exercise Psychology