Exercise Science Minor
ESM
Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Department
Houston Gym 202
(716) 878-6501
This minor emphasizes that physical activity is inextricably linked to longevity and disease prevention. Individuals with an exercise science minor will have the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career in personal training, corporate fitness, and graduate school in applied exercise physiology. Students with an exercise science minor are encouraged to pursue highly recognized certifications related to exercise science.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (15 credit hours) | ||
| BIO 100 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | 3 |
| or BIO 111 | FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY | |
| BIO 308 | SURVEY OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| HEW 301 | KINESIOLOGY: APPLIED ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| HEW 304 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY I | 3 |
| HEW 306 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II | 3 |
| Electives (6 credit hours) | ||
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING | ||
| PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES | ||
| INTRODUCTORY NUTRITION | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |