Fitness and Exercise Leadership Minor

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Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences

About the Program

The Fitness and Exercise Leadership minor provides students with the foundational knowledge and entry-level competencies necessary to develop evidence-based exercise leadership skills and programming for the general population to improve fitness and health outcomes. Exercise leadership and physical wellness with an emphasis on a whole-person approach to a healthy lifestyle will be emphasized. Students graduating with this minor will be prepared to study for certifying exams from nationally accredited (NCCA) fitness and health-related agencies.

Program Requirements

This minor is a total of 19-20 credits.
A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

Required Courses: 17 credits

Students must take all courses listed in this section:

ESS 1030 - Physical Well-being Credits: 1-2
ESS 3220 - Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport Credits: 3
ESS 3250 - Fitness and Exercise Coaching Credits: 3
ESS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1-3
EXS 1020 - Resistance Training Techniques Credits: 3
EXS 1640 - Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 2-3 credits

Students must choose one of the following courses:

ESS 1440 - Stress Management Techniques Credits: 3
ESSA 1000 - Human Performance and Leisure Activities: Variable Topics Credits: 2
EXS 2890 - Personal Training Concepts and Application Credits: 3
EXS 3780 - Fitness Programs for Special Populations Credits: 2
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3400 - Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	17 credits
Elective Courses	2-3 credits
Total for the Fitness and Exercise Leadership Minor	19-20 credits