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Exercise Science Minor

Help people improve their health and wellness through exercise and physical activity

The Exercise Science minor prepares students for an enhanced career in the growing fields of allied health, wellness, and fitness. The minor is built upon a foundation of Jesuit-based liberal arts, business, and public policy courses. Students develop skills in: 

  • Evaluating health behaviors and risk factors
  • Conducting fitness assessments
  • Designing exercise prescriptions
  • Motivating others to live healthier lives
  • Identifying the essentials of sports nutrition

Curriculum

The Exercise Science minor requires the completion of a minimum of 16 credit hours.  

Important: Additional courses may be required in order to complete this minor. Please review all prerequisites listed on LOCUS and consult your Academic Advisor.

REQUIRED COURSES

Must complete required courses (10 credit hours):

  • EXCM 101 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology
  • EXCM 201 - Physiology of Exercise
  • EXCM 342 - Sports Nutrition

ELECTIVES

Select one course from the following (three credit hours):

  • EXCM 364 - Intro to Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription with lab
  • EXCM 390 - Psychology Health and Exercise

Select on course from the following (three to four credit hours):

  • EXCM 345 - Therapeutic Exercise
  • EXCM 385 - Kinesiology and Sports Biomechanics 

Help people improve their health and wellness through exercise and physical activity

The Exercise Science minor prepares students for an enhanced career in the growing fields of allied health, wellness, and fitness. The minor is built upon a foundation of Jesuit-based liberal arts, business, and public policy courses. Students develop skills in: 

  • Evaluating health behaviors and risk factors
  • Conducting fitness assessments
  • Designing exercise prescriptions
  • Motivating others to live healthier lives
  • Identifying the essentials of sports nutrition

Curriculum

The Exercise Science minor requires the completion of a minimum of 16 credit hours.  

Important: Additional courses may be required in order to complete this minor. Please review all prerequisites listed on LOCUS and consult your Academic Advisor.