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Exercise Science Minor (18-20 hours)

This minor is intended to give students in pre-professional, education or sports management majors additional specialization in exercise science. The following core courses are required for the minor, and the student must choose from the elective list so that they have a minimum of 18 credits of which at least 12 credits counted towards this minor must not be counted as electives for their major. A grade of B or better must be earned in PED 470.


Required Core (15-17 credit hours)
Course Prefix, Number, and Name Hrs
  PED 105/205 (or BIO 220/221) Human Anatomy and
                                                         Physiology
6-8
  PED 305 Exercise Physiology 3
  PED 351 Biomechanics 3
  PED 470 Fitness Evaluation and Assessment 3

Electives
Choose at least 1 course from the following:
2-3 credits minimum to total at least 18 credits
(12 credits must be unduplicated in the student's major)

Course Prefix, Number, and Name Hrs
  PED 207 Athletic Performance and Nutrition 3
  PED 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
  PED 310 Leadership Development 3
  PED 357 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3
  PED 379 Wellness Practicum
                   (may be repeated twice for 4 credits)
2
  PED 389 Sports Medicine Practicum 2
  PED 400 Cardiac Rehabilitation 3
  PED 471 Tests and Measurements 3