Academic Catalog

2025-2026

Minor Exercise Science Minor

Requirements

BIOL 240 or BIOL 250 and EXSC 225 are prerequisites for the minor and are not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. Requirements for the minor are:

EXSC 309Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology3
EXSC 322Anatomical Kinesiology3
Select two of the following:6
Prevention and Care of Injuries Related to Physical Activity
Strength and Conditioning Leadership
Practicum in Exercise Science
Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations
Biomechanics
Research Methods in Exercise Science
Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease
Wellness Programming and Administration
Total Credit Hours12

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses specified as a requirement for the minor exclusive of 100- and 200-level courses and prerequisite courses and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.