Exercise Science Minor

This interdisciplinary minor can be declared through the Department of Human Performance and Wellness.

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 17.5 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:

HPW 324 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 4 *
HPW 380 - Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
HPW 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
HPW 190 - Independent Research Credit Hours: 1-3
HPW 230 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 4
HPW 290 - Independent Research Credit Hours: 1-3
HPW 340 - Teaching Mentorship in Human Performance and Wellness Credit Hours: 1-3
HPW 390 - Independent Research Credit Hours: 1-3
HPW 431 - Physical Activity and Wellness Through the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
HPW 432 - Concepts of Strength Training and Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
HPW 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

HPW 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 Human Performance and Wellness courses.

HPW 306 - Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 311 - Swim Fitness Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 314 - Fitness Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 325 - Understanding Sports Injuries Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 326 - Speedwork for Running Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 327 - Passive Stretching and Yoga Exercise Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 328 - Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 400 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 405 - Dietary Supplements Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 411 - Fundamentals of Resistance Training Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 412 - Weight Training Credit Hours: 0.5
HPW 413 - Cardiovascular Training Applications Credit Hours: 0.5