Exercise Physiology Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- OSU-Cascades
With an emphasis on movement and the functioning of human body due to long- or short-term exercise, the Exercise Physiology minor is an excellent addition for students interested in incorporating fitness/wellness into their major, or for those who love to exercise and be active and just want to understand more about how the body responds.
Minor Code: 752
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Understand the methods by which public health identifies potential causes of population health status, and identifies potential targets for intervention.
- Describe the fundamental roles of public health and how those roles are operationalized in public health organization, funding, workforce, and regulations.
- Describe the role of physical activity in health and wellness.
- Demonstrate knowledge of scientific concepts related to physical activity.
- Apply scientific concepts towards assessing, promoting, or enhancing physical health, fitness, or performance.
- Demonstrate skill in communication.
- Integrate principles of the physiologic responses to exercise, including the causes of these responses and their effector mechanisms.
- Describe issues of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in relation to physical activity.
Kinesiology majors may not add the Exercise Physiology minor. Only non-KIN majors are eligible for this minor. Students must have:
- Have a minimum OSU GPA of 2.0
- All courses must be taken for a letter (A-F) grade
- No more than two attempts at any course or prerequisite
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
KIN 321 | BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT | 4 |
KIN 324 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
KIN 325 | FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION | 3 |
KIN 406 | PROJECTS | 3 |
or KIN 409 | PRACTICUM | |
KIN 434 | APPLIED MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
KIN 437 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AGING, AND CHRONIC DISEASE | 4 |
KIN 474 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB METHODS | 3 |
Select one of the following groups: | 15 | |
Group A | ||
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | ||
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
Group B | ||
ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | ||
ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
Total Credits | 39 |
Minor Code: 752