Minors: Exercise and Sport Science

Minors can be included with majors, and are often recommended to enhance a career portfolio and advancement of knowledge. The following three minors are included in the Exercise and Sport Science department:

1. Coaching

ESS 304 Motor Learning and Development
ESS 320 Historical and Sociocultural Foundations
ESS 360 Principles of Coaching

Choose three courses from the following:

ESS 225 Principles of Weight Training and Cross Training
ESS 306 Sports Nutrition
ESS 308 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
ESS 350 Sport Law
ESS 365 Sport Psychology
ESS 394 Coaching Practicum

2. Exercise Science

ESS 225 Principles of Weight Training & Cross Training
ESS 320 Motor Learning and Development
ESS 325 Advance Personal Training

Choose three courses from the following:

ESS 222 Organization and Management of Sport
ESS 306 Sport Nutrition
ESS 350 Sport Law
ESS 365 Sport Psychology
ESS 393 Exercise Science Practicum

3. Physical Education

ESS 303 Health
ESS 304 Motor Learning and Development
ESS 320 Historical and Sociocultural Foundations
ESS 376 Physical Education Management

Choose three courses from the following:

ESS 340 Elementary Physical Education
ESS 355 Individual Activities
ESS 357 Team Activities
ESS 370 Adaptive Physical Education
ESS 392 Teacher Education Practicum