Exercise Physiology Minor
An Exercise Physiology minor is available to complement pre-professional majors in medical, allied health, athletic training, or other science-based fields who are interested in further study in the areas of exercise prescription and fitness programming. Courses listed as specifically required are shown below each subject area and must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Minor in Exercise Physiology (28 credits)
Required Courses (28 credits)
Pre-Medical Professional Options:
The student interested in the Pre-Medical option should consult with his/her Barry academic advisor early in one’s undergraduate course of study in order to accommodate any additional courses that may be necessary into one’s schedule. Technical Standards for B.S. in Exercise Physiology Program.
All students are expected to demonstrate a high level of ethical standards as exercise physiology professionals. For the exercise physiology professional, adequately addressing the individual needs of clients or patients and placing the highest priority on the confidentiality, health, and well-being of clients or patients are the expected ethical standards to be upheld when conducting assessments, and developing or prescribing exercise programs.
A level of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) must be demonstrated effectively prior to graduation. Specifically, all students must demonstrate the KSAs required to pass the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health/Fitness Specialist or the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification examination. KSAs are represented in the following categories:
- Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Human Development and Aging
- Pathophysiology and Risk Factors
- Human Behavior and Psychology
- Health Appraisal and Fitness Testing
- Safety and Injury Prevention
- Exercise Programming
- Nutrition and Weight Management