Fitness Minor

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This minor is open to all students regardless of major.

The Fitness minor will provide students with an understanding of the role of behaviors (including diet and physical activity) in human health, as well as an in-depth examination of fitness.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 15 Credits

EXSC 425 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
PHTH 165 - Health: A Lifestyle Approach 3 Credit(s)
PHTH 333 - Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
PHTH 475 - Engaging in Public Health 2 Credit(s)
PE 305 - Personal Training Fundamentals 4 Credit(s)

Activity Courses: 2-5 Credits

two of the following

PE 108 - Physical Education Activities Aerobic and Instructional Boxing 1 Credit(s)
PE 116 - Physical Education Activities Hatha Yoga 1 Credit(s)
PE 123 - Physical Education Activities Jogging and Conditioning 1 Credit(s)
PE 131 - Physical Education Activities Swim for Fitness 1 Credit(s)
PE 136 - Physical Education Activities Weight Training 1 Credit(s)
PE 155 - Weight Loss 1 Credit
DANC 114 - Beginning Kripalu Style Yoga 2 Credit(s)
DANC 116 - Pilates Practice 2 Credit(s)
or
DANC 212 - Pilates Based Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
WILD 160 - Introduction to Rock Climbing 1 Credit(s)
or
WILD 170 - Rock Climbing 2 Credit(s)

Cognate Requirements: 3 Credits

one of the following

BIOL 107 - Human Biology 1-3 Credit(s)
BIOL 210 - Intro to Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s)

Recommended Electives

PHTH 430 - Human Disease Patterns Prevention and Intervention 3 Credit(s)

For CH Majors:

The HLTH electives you choose for the CH Major can not be PHTH 333 or PHTH 425 .

Note(s)

Students must earn at least a 2.0 in each course to receive credit for the minor.