The University of St. Thomas

Exercise Science Minor

Exercise Science Minor open book View Catalog Entry

Description of Major

This minor is for students looking to enhance their career objectives and goals who may be considering work in the allied health, wellness or fitness world.  A minor increases a student's knowledge base, enhances qualifications, provides for a greater competitive edge in the job market and builds individual credibility. 

This minor is a good complement to a number of other disciplines such as business, marketing, communications and psychology.  Students interested in pursuing careers in fields such as sports broadcasting, sports marketing, and advertising and promotions may also be interested in this minor.

Core Courses:

PHED 213 - Human Anatomy + Lab (4 credits)

PHED 214 - Human Physiology + Lab (4 credits)

PHED 326 - Kinesiology (4 credits)

PHED 332 - Exercise Physiology (4 credits)

Select one of the following:

PHED 426 Biomechanics (4 credits)

or

PHED 432 Advanced Exercise Physiology (4 credits)

The following prerequisites must be observed:

PHED 213 is a prerequisite for PHED 326

PHED 214 is a prerequisite for PHED 332

PHEd 326 is a prerequisite for PHED 426

PHED 332 is a prerequisite for PHED 432

 

Please note:   Health Promotion majors may not earn an Exercise Science Minor.

Contact Information:

Contact Us

Department of Health and Human Performance
University of St. Thomas
Anderson Athletic Recreation Center
2115 Summit Avenue,  Mail # 4004, ARC 206
St. Paul, MN 55105-1096

For general questions, contact:

Lisa Keiser, Office Coordinator
lmkeiser@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5982

For questions to our interim department chair, contact:

Dr. Peter Parilla, Faculty/Interim Department Chair
pfparilla@stthomas.edu 
(651) 962-5631 or 5975

For questions regarding the Exercise Science major, contact: 

Dr. Bridget Duoos, Faculty
baduoos@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5909

Paul Mellick, Faculty
mell0159@stthomas.edu

(651) 962-5972

For questions regarding Community Health and Health Promotion, contact:

Dr. Jolynn Gardner, Faculty
gard6522@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5958


For questions regarding the Physical Education and Health Education Teaching, contact:

Dr. Timothy Mead, Faculty

mead3373@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5945

 


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