Semester Requirements
William Brewer, Minor Adviser
(585) 475-2476, wsbscl@rit.edu
The exercise science minor includes foundation sequences in anatomy and physiology upon which the basic principles of exercise physiology, fitness assessment, and the preparation of fitness programs are built. The minor prepares students to sit for professional certification examinations for work in the fitness industry, provides understanding of sports physiology for those interested in sports equipment design and technology, and complements and enhances personal fitness.
Prerequisites–Choose one of the following course sequences:
BIOL-101, 102 General Biology I, II
BIOL-121, 122 Introduction to Biology I, II
Electives–Choose five of the following:
MEDS-250 Anatomy and Physiology I
MEDS-251 Anatomy and Physiology II
MEDS-295 Sports Physiology and Life Fitness
MEDS-296 Fitness Prescription
MEDS-297 Exercise for Special Populations
MEDS-350 Exercise Physiology
MEDS-298 Strength Training for Performance
MEDS-413 Training the High Performance Athlete
MEDS-407 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
MEDS-410 Kinesiology
NUTR-300 Sports Nutrition
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The exercise science minor includes foundation sequences in anatomy and physiology upon which the basic principles of exercise physiology, fitness assessment, and the preparation of fitness programs are built. The minor prepares students to sit for professional certification examinations for work in the fitness industry, provides understanding of sports physiology for those interested in sports equipment design and technology, and complements and enhances personal fitness.
Prerequisites:
1001-201 General Biology I
1001-202 General Biology II
1001-203 General Biology III
or
1001-251 Introduction to Biology I
1001-252 Introduction to Biology II
1001-253 Introduction to Biology III
Required Courses:
1026-350 Anatomy and Physiology I
1026-360 Anatomy and Physiology II
1026-305 Sports Physiology and Life Fitness
1026-306 Fitness Prescription and Programming
Elective Courses—Choose one of the following:
1026-307 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
0620-300 Sports Nutrition