College of Education and Professional Studies
Exercise Science
Minor
Exercise Science Minor
A minor in Exercise Science provides you with a specialized understanding of the human body.
Health professionals in various fields benefit from specialized knowledge in movement and exercise studies. This minor provides you with additional training and education in the science of exercise and physical activity.
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Department of Health Sciences
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Health Sciences Department Website
Courses
- IHP 350 - Gross Anatomy
- IHP 350LAB - Gross Anatomy Laboratory
- IHP 351 - Physiology
- IHP 351LAB - Physiology Laboratory
- EXSC 371 - Movement Analysis
- EXSC 450 - Physiology of Exercise
- EXSC 450LAB - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
- EXSC 446 - Sports Nutrition
- EXSC 455 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
- EXSC 455LAB - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Laboratory
- EXSC 471 - Sports Biomechanics
- PSY 401 - Psychology of Sport
Career Opportunities
Broaden your career options by adding specialized knowledge in exercise science, making you more competitive in fields like healthcare, sports, and wellness.
Faculty Guidance
Learn from experienced faculty who are passionate about exercise science and dedicated to helping you succeed in both your academic and professional endeavors.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach that connects exercise science with various aspects of health and wellness, giving you a holistic view of human health.
Versatile Minor
Combine the Exercise Science minor with majors like biology, nutrition, or public health, enhancing your expertise and career prospects in health-related fields.
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Why Study Health Science at Central?
Gain experience through labs and internships that apply classroom learning to real-world health challenges
Our programs support an interdisciplinary approach that lets you explore various fields like nutrition, public health, and physiology, preparing you for a wide range of careers
You'll learn in the new Health Sciences building, featuring an ambulance simulator and an environmental chamber that can simulate altitudes and temperatures, and so much more
