Exercise Performance Minor

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This minor is administered by the area of Health Sciences and Wellness in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness .

The exercise performance minor is designed for students who are interested in applying scientific knowledge to design, implement and train individuals with the goals of improving health, fitness and/or performance. Students will gain expertise in leading exercise assessments, creating workouts and coaching proper exercise techniques to provide effective strength and conditioning programs. The exercise performance minor will provide you with a distinct education to pursue industry leading certifications and careers in settings such as colleges, high schools, professional sport teams, sports medicine clinics, and fitness facilities.

Consists of a minimum of 36 credits.

Required Core, Minimum of 36 credits

BIOL 101 - General Biology Credits: 5
OR
BIOL 110 - Principles of Biology I Credits: 5 and
BIOL 111 - Principles of Biology II Credits: 5
BIOL 287 - Essentials of Human Anatomy Credits: 4 or
BIOL 387 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 385 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
CHEM 101 - Basic Chemistry Credits: 5 or
CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5
FN 354 - Introduction to Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism Credits: 3
HSW 312 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 or
PHED 360 - Exercise Physiology Concepts for the Physical Education Teacher Credits: 3
HSW 375 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
HSW 455 - Scientific Principles of Strength, Conditioning and Exercise Technique Credits: 3
HSW 456 - Strength and Conditioning Programming and Field Experience Credits: 3
HSW 470 - Experiential Learning in Health Science and Wellness Credits: 1-12 (Take 3 credits) or
HSW 480 - Internship in Health Science and Wellness Credits: 6-12 (Take 6 credits)