Exercise Science Minor

Professors: Jeffrey Armstrong, Marita Cardinal, Gay Timken

Associate professors: Laura Ellingson-Sayen, Jennifer Taylor-Winney

Mission

To provide students with a foundation of the critical components of exercise science, including knowledge and skills underlying key aspects of human movement and performance.

Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire a basic understanding of human movement science.
Students will examine human movement in the context of individual, environmental, and task constraints.
Students will utilize effective, evidence-based exercise intervention strategies appropriate for a range of individuals.

Core Courses

EXS 245 Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning Credits: 4
EXS 310 Motor Behavior Credits: 4
EXS 370 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Credits: 4
EXS 372 Biomechanics Credits: 4

Choose Three

EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise Science Credits: 4
EXS 244 Group Exercise Leadership Credits: 3
EXS 373 Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
EXS 383 Kinesiology Credits: 4
EXS 444 Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity Credits: 4
EXS 453 Pathophysiology and Exercise Credits: 4
EXS 455 Physical Activity & Aging Credits: 4
EXS 465 Motivational Interviewing Credits: 4
EXS 477 Advanced Programming for Sport and Fitness Credits: 4
EXS 488 Exercise Motivation and Adherence Credits: 4
EXS 490 Research Methods Credits: 4
HE 426 Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 4

Total Credits: 27-28

Satisfactory Grade Use

Program requirements are not fulfilled with a grade of S.
Do not select Satisfactory/No Credit grading for any courses that will be used in the program.