Academic Catalog

2024-2025

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 322Anatomical Kinesiology3
HPE 409Physiology of Exercise3
EXSC 415Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations4
Select one of the following:3
Prevention and Care of Injuries Related to Physical Activity
Practicum in Exercise Science
Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Research Methods in Exercise Science
Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease
Total Credit Hours13

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.