Minor in Exercise Science

The Minor in Exercise Science provides training in the science and physiology of exercise and physical activity.

This program prepares students to understand the science and physiology of exercise and competencies related to exercise prescription and programming. Students are prepared for careers or further study in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, physician assistant, chiropractic school, medical school, public health, and other allied-health professions.

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Program Facts

Program Type

Undergraduate Minor

Enrollment Term

Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits

17

Application Deadline

Rolling

Duration

On average, it takes 2 years (4 semesters) to complete this minor.

Time Commitment

Full-Time or Part-Time

Program Overview

Fitness and Health

The Exercise Science minor prepares students to apply skills developed around fitness testing, assessment, instruction, and training for positions in health fitness settings, performance centers, fitness studios, or recreational centers.


Graduate Pathways

The Exercise Science minor also provides ancillary training for students desiring to enter graduate or professional programs in related fields (i.e. physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, physician assistant, chiropractic school, medical school, public health, and other allied-health professions).


Certification

The Exercise Science minor enables students, upon completion, to be eligible to sit for certification exams offered by professional agencies such as American College of Sports Medicine or National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this degree; however successful students typically have some basic science background prior to HPA coursework.

Admission Requirements

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to declare the minor.
  • Students must have a declared major at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • There are no pre-requisite courses required for the minor.

A maximum of 6 credit hours of education coursework may be transferred from another institution with Program Coordinator approval.

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Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

The Minor in Exercise science is 17 credits. Core courses include:

  • Applied human anatomy
  • Human physiology
  • Fitness assessment
  • Physiology of exercise
  • Laboratory experiences

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Course Sequencing

Many of the courses on the Plan of Study are offered once per year and are prerequisites for latter courses and therefore need to be planned accordingly.


Advising Support

Students will receive a minor advisor to assist in course planning upon acceptance into the program.

Career Pathways

This program prepares students for additional studies or graduate school in exercise science and related fields.