Minor in Exercise and Sports Sciences
Exercise and Sport Science studies the holistic connection of Mind, Body and Spirit in each human being. Students study and practice how the body works in stillness and in movement with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of all the systems within the body.
At this time, Exercise and Sport Science is experiencing increasing growth as it has been recognized as a gateway for students interested in a variety of professions including fields such as Healthcare, Sports, Health and Wellness and Fitness.
Students with Exercise and Sport Science degrees have become professionals in the Medical area (MD, DO, Nursing), Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy as well as in the Academic area (teaching/coaching). There are also students who become Fitness Instructors, Strength and Conditioning coaches and a wide variety of other professions.
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| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for minor: | ||
| Choose six (6) of the following courses: | 18 | |
| Foundations of Exercise & Sport Science | ||
| Lifelong Health and Wellness | ||
or NU 3301 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan | |
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Instruction of Sports Activities and Games | ||
| Introduction to Athletic Training | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Prevention & Care of Activity-Related Injuries | ||
| Biomechanics of Human Movement | ||
| Current Issues in Exercise & Sport Science | ||
| Field Experience | ||
or NU 4404 | Clinical Immersion | |
| Exercise and Sport Psychology | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Advanced Exercise Physiology | ||
| Sport Nutrition | ||
| Exercise Testing and Prescription | ||
| Essentials of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |