Take Your Interest in Exercise to a Professional Level
Completion of the Minor in Exercise Science will prepare students for their chosen profession in multiple settings.
The Application for the Exercise Science Minor should be submitted to the department office for Kinesiology, Health, and
Sport Science.
Number of Credits: 18
Required Courses: 12 credits
KHSS 221 Human Structure and Function - 3 credits
KHSS 285 Group/Individual Exercise Leadership - 3 credits
KHSS 286 Personal Training Practicum - 3 credits
KHSS 343 Physiology of Exercise - 3 credits
Elective Courses: 6 credits
Students can select two courses from the following:
KHSS 375 Physiological Basis of Strength Training and Conditioning - 3 credits
KHSS 411 Physical Fitness Appraisal - 3 credits
KHSS 413 Physical Activity and Aging - 3 credits
KHSS 415 Lifestyle Behavior Management for Physical Activity - 3 credits
*Completion of the Exercise Science minor does not guarantee entry into the Exercise Science major. Students desiring transfer into the Exercise Science major must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA Students must attain a grade of C or better in each of the courses. Students must take KHSS 221 before any other class in the minor. (BIOL 150 may be substituted)