Nutrition and Fitness, Minor

Location(s): California-Blended, Clarion-Blended, Edinboro-Blended

The nutrition and fitness minor promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle while providing the students with an opportunity to pursue both their professional and personal interests.

Advisement Sheet

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the nutrition and fitness minor, successful students will:

Describe and apply the principles and best practices related to nutrition and fitness.
Develop programs and systems that promote personal growth and a healthy lifestyle.
Be prepared for a professional certification within the field of nutrition and fitness
Illustrate professional dispositions associated with entry-level nutrition and fitness professionals.

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

EXSC 1100 - Introduction to Fitness Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 2260 - Sports Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3233 - Fitness for Wellness Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Choose 3 from the following:
EXSC 2286 - Cardiovascular and Resistance Training Techniques Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3234 - Food, Fitness, Weight Management Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3240 - Nutrition Education Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3350 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3314 - Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3105 - Motivation in Wellness & Fitness Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 4210 - Nutrition II Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 4225 - Nutrition Assessment and Counseling Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 4231 - Fitness Assessment and Prescription Credit Hours: 3
SPT 4235 - Risk Management for Sports Professions Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 2680 - Nutritional Science Credit Hours: 3