The Department of Health and Exercise Studies offers a 16 credit hour sports science minor designed for students who desire a greater understanding of the physiological and biomechanical principles of exercise and fitness. The minor provides coursework in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biomechanical principles, prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, exercise leadership, and health behavior.
Recent practicum experiences have included:
- Pivot Physical Therapy: Shadowed physical therapist in an outpatient setting.
- NC State Dining, nutrition major: Learned process of menu design and execution, gained insight into providing proper nutrition to high volume kitchens, experienced communication and chain of command between directors, chefs, and nutritionists.
- NC State Nutrition and Athletics: Learned dietician's role in athletics and how they promote what they know to athletes to ensure optimal nutrition.
- Raleigh Personal Training: Learned daily activity of a professional trainer. Learned through observation and gained experience by assisting with exercise programming and training for specific athletic activities.
- Barton College Athletic Training: Observed athletic training staff at a NCAA Division II institution. Specific experiences with football, including baseline screens for concussion, equipment fittings, team meetings, practice/game set-up, and daily operations.
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To be admitted to the program, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Application for admission to any University minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the student's academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. Go to Add a Minor to apply.