Exercise Science Minor

The minor in Exercise Science provides students who have an interest in fitness with knowledge to educate and skills to lead exercise for individuals who wish to achieve their personal fitness goals. At the completion of the minor, students will have the knowledge and skills to perform basic fitness assessments and provide individual/small group exercise training. Students will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to take a variety of national certification examinations at the personal trainer level. (1,2)

Required Courses: 12

KHSS 221 - Human Structure and Function Credits: 3 (3)
KHSS 285 - Group/Individual Exercise Leadership Credits: 3
KHSS 286 - Personal Training Practicum Credits: 3
KHSS 343 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 6-7

Two courses from the following:

KHSS 375 - Physiological Basis of Strength Training and Conditioning Credits: 3
KHSS 413 - Physical Activity and Aging Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
KHSS 415 - Lifestyle Behavior Management for Physical Activity Credits: 3
KHSS 418 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Credits: 4

Total Minor Requirements: 18-19

(1) 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.
(2) Students must attain a grade “C” or better in each of the courses.
(3) Students must take KHSS 221 before any other class in the minor. BIOL 150 may be substituted.