Academic Catalog

Fitness & Training, Minor

The Minor in Fitness and Training is aligned with content standards for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Special Populations Specialist (CSPC), and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) exams from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA). The minor consists of twenty-six  (26) earned credits at a “C” or better in the following courses:  

SES 1000-level electives2
PSYC 1100Introduction to Psychology3
SES 2260First Aid and CPR1
SES 2351Exercise Psychology3
SES 2257Wellness3
BIOL 1157
BIOL 1158
Introductory Anatomy & Physiology I
and Introductory Anatomy & Physiology II
8
or BIOL 3203
BIOL 3258
Human Anatomy
and Human Physiology
Select one of the following: 3
Motor Development
Motor Learning
Select at least 3 semester credit hours from the following: 3
Applied Kinesiology
Applied Exercise Physiology
Training Special Populations
Principles of Personal Training
Field Experience in Sport and Exercise Science I
Professional Preparation Capstone
Total Hours26