The Minor in Exercise Science from Loyola’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health prepares students for enhanced careers in the growing fields of allied health, wellness, and fitness. Students develop skills in:
- Evaluating health behaviors and risk factors
- Conducting fitness assessments
- Designing exercise prescriptions
- Motivating others to live healthier lives
- Identifying the essentials of sports nutrition
Related Programs
Curriculum
The Exercise Science minor requires the completion of a minimum of 16 credit hours comprised of the following: Three courses (10 credit hours) are required and two courses (6 - 7 credit hours) are to
be selected from the choice list.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EXCM 101 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXCM 201 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXCM 201L | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 1 |
| EXCM 342 | Physical Growth, Development and Nutrition | 3 |
| EXCM 364 | Intro to Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| or EXCM 390 | Psychology of Health and Exercise |
| EXCM 345 | Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| or EXCM 385 | Kinesiology and Sports Biomechanics w/Lab |
| EXCM 375 | Special Populations in Exercise Science | 2 |
| or EXCM 210 | Program Design in Exercise |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Plan of Study Grid
| Junior |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| EXCM 101 |
Introduction to Exercise Physiology |
3 |
| EXCM 342 |
Physical Growth, Development and Nutrition |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EXCM 201 |
Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| EXCM 201L |
Physiology of Exercise Laboratory |
1 |
EXCM 364
|
Intro to Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription
or Psychology of Health and Exercise |
3 |
| | Hours | 7 |
| Senior |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
EXCM 345
|
Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation
or Kinesiology and Sports Biomechanics w/Lab |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
EXCM 375
|
Special Populations in Exercise Science
or Program Design in Exercise |
2 |
| | Hours | 2 |
| | Total Hours | 18 |
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