Exercise Science Minor

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This interdisciplinary minor can be declared through the department of physical education or the department of biology.

The Minor in Exercise Science is designed to provide cadets with a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of exercise and fitness. It will prepare cadets to be eligible to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Instructor Certification Examination or the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Tactical Strength and Conditioning - Facilitator Examinations.

Requirements for the Minor in Exercise Science

The exercise science minor requires a minimum of 16 hours of specified course work beyond BI 101 and BI 102 or BI 111 and BI 112 (*indicates lab courses).

Required Courses (10 hours):

BI 101 and BI 102 or BI 111 and BI 112 are core science requirements for the exercise science minor. Additional required courses are:

PE 324 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 4 *
PE 380 - Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
PE 433 - Nutrition Credit Hours: 3

Optional Courses: (minimum 6 hours)

Must choose any two courses below

BI 204 - Physiology Credit Hours: 4 *
BI 304 - Comparative Vertebrate Morphology Credit Hours: 4 *
CH 262 - Public Health issues Credit Hours: 3
PE 340 - Teaching Mentorship in Physical Education Credit Hours: 1-3
PE 190 - Independent Research Credit Hours: 1-3
PE 290 - Independent Research Credit Hours: 1-3
PE 431 - Physical Activity and Wellness Through the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
PE 432 - Concepts of Strength Training and Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
PE 490 - Exercise Science Internship Credit Hours: 3
PS 309 - Fundamentals of Biopsychology (formerly PS 203 - Biopsychology I) Credit Hours: 3
PS 317 - Sports Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PS 321 - Stress and Health Credit Hours: 3

PE Elective Offerings:

All cadets enrolled in the exercise science minor must take 1.5 credits from the following courses as part of their 4.0 credit core requirement for physical education.

PE 200 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 306 - Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 325 - Understanding Sports Injuries Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 327 - Passive Stretching and Yoga Exercise Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 328 - Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 405 - Dietary Supplements Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 411 - Fundamentals of Resistance Training Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 412 - Weight Training Credit Hours: 0.5
PE 413 - Cardiovascular Training Application Credit Hours: 0.5