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Exercise Science Minor
Description:
The Exercise Science Minor provides students with essential skills and knowledge to successfully enter the growing fitness industry. The minor combines the scientific background with the hands-on experiential skills necessary to effectively lead fitness programs for individuals and groups in public, private, corporate, or commercial settings. Students are required to complete a practicum in the Community Fitness Testing program. Students are eligible for ACSM certification after completion of the minor.
Required Courses (14 hours):
EXSS 122 Lifetime Fitness and Physical Activity (3)
EXSS 350 Exercise Physiology and 350 Lab (4)
EXSS 385 Exercise Testing and Prescription (3)
EXSS 398 Practicum in Fitness (1)
EXSS 415 Personal Fitness Leadership (3)
Approved Electives (6 hours):
EXSS 330 Injury Management
EXSS 340 Sport and Exercise Behavior
EXSS 390 Strength and Conditioning
EXSS 400 Biomechanics and 400 Lab (4)
EXSS 405 Exercise Testing & Prescription for Diverse Populations
EXSS 410 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
EXSS 420 Exercise and Aging
HPRO 347 Consumer Health Education
HPRO 404 Nutrition
PSYC 423 Psychology of Aging
* Consult the Catalog for Course Prerequisites of Minor Courses
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