Minor: Exercise Science

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: 2.5

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: None.

Contact Information: OJ Logue, Associate Dean, 144 Shibles Hall, 207-581-2485.

The minor in Exercise Science (for non-KPE majors) has close ties to other areas including, but not limited to nutrition, biochemistry and animal physiology. This minor offers students in these areas an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of their own fields of study. Academic prerequisites include BIO 100 (Basic Biology) and BIO 208 (Anatomy and Physiology). Students must maintain a 2.5 in the minor.

Complete the following required courses:

KPE 270 - Motor Development and Learning Credits: 3
KPE 376 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
KPE 378 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
KPE 490 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise Credits: 3

Also choose 2 of the following courses:

KPE 377 - Biomechanics Credits: 3
KPE 425 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Credits: 3
KPE 426 - Exercise Prescription and Leadership Credits: 3