Program Overview
The Exercise Science minor is designed for students interested in fitness, health promotion, and exercise science. The curriculum includes courses in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and practical applications. Students can select from a range of electives to tailor their studies to their interests, and must complete at least 33% of their coursework in 300-level or higher courses. A CPR card is required for graduation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Students enrolled in the Exercise Science minor should have a strong interest in fitness, health promotion, and exercise science. Students will explore subject areas that include: anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, applications of physical fitness, and exercise physiology.
Outline:
(24 semester hours)
Course List
- BIOL 209 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 credit hours)
- BIOL 209L Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 credit hour)
- KINE 213 Applications of Physical Fitness and Exercise Prescription (3 credit hours)
- KINE 297 Practicum (1 credit hour)
- KINE 301 Health and Fitness Assessment (3 credit hours)
- KINE 303 Physiology of Exercise (3 credit hours)
- KINE 303L Physiology of Exercise Laboratory (1 credit hour)
- KINE 309 Anatomical Kinesiology (3 credit hours)
- Select 3-4 hours from the courses listed below.
- KINE 203 Human Nutrition
- KINE 310 Methods of Exercise Instruction
- KINE 370 & 370L Biomechanics and Biomechanics Laboratory
- KINE 403 Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- KINE 404 Clinical Exercise Physiology and Advanced Exercise Prescription
- KINE 405 Sports Nutrition
- Complete one of the following:
- KINE 265 Emergency Care
- KINE 250 Lifeguard Training
Other Requirements:
- CPR card must be current upon graduation.
Other:
A minor consists of 15-24 semester hours. There may be prerequisites required for the minor which will increase the total number of credit hours for a student who has not already taken those prerequisites. Courses taken to satisfy Essential Learning, major requirements, or electives can be counted toward the minor if applicable. At least 33 percent of the credit hours required for the minor must be in courses numbered 300 or above. At least 25 percent of the classes must be taken at CMU. 00 cumulative GPA or higher for the courses used for the minor. A minor is not a degree by itself and must be earned at the same time as a baccalaureate degree. A minor must be outside the major field of study. A student may earn up to five minors with any baccalaureate degree at CMU. The Catalog Year determines which program sheet and degree requirements a student must fulfill in order to graduate. Visit with your advisor or academic department to determine which catalog year and program requirements sheet you should follow. See “Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates” in the catalog for a complete list of graduation requirements.