Exercise Science Minor

Type of Degree

Undergraduate Minor

School or College

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Area of Study

Health and medicine

Program Format

On-campus

Credit hours to graduate

The Exercise Science (EXSC) minor is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the relationship between exercise and health.

Program Overview

The minor allows students to explore how exercise and the human body interact from multiple perspectives, including anatomical structure, physiological responses, biomechanical principles, motor control theories, and adapted physical activity prescription. It also provides the foundational knowledge needed to pursue advanced degrees in Exercise Science and related clinical programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training.

The minor is open to undergraduate students from any major who are in good academic standing. Space is limited.

Curriculum

The minor consists of 14 required credits and 3 elective credits, for a total of 17 credits.

Requirement Courses (14 Credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ANPS 1190	UGR Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
ANPS 1200	UGR Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
EXSC 2750	Applied Kinesiology	3
EXSC 3500	Exercise Physiology	3

Choose one course from the following:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
EXSC 3130	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
EXSC 3400	Motor Skill Learning & Control	3
EXSC 3600	Adapted Physical Activity	3

See the UVM Course Directory for descriptions and availability.

Admissions

For More Information

To enroll, submit the EXSC Minor Request Form through myUVM.

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