How can a minor in Health and Exercise Science help you?
Please note: enrollment will open in August 2022!
- The Health and Exercise Science minor provides a flexible curriculum to enhance understanding of integrative human health.
- This minor may be useful for students studying a number of disciplines, including Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology and others.
- The Health and Exercise Science minor will enhance student preparedness for graduate programs and careers in the health, fitness or clinical settings.
- The HES minor requires 7 courses for a total of 21 credits. Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 12 credits total | ||
| HES 145 | Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| HES 202 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| HES 207 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 | Math 125 (can be taken concurrently) |
| HES 303 | Biomechanics and Neurophysiology (303) | 3 | HES 207 |
| Elective Courses | Select three additional classes from the list below | 9 credits total | |
| HES 307 | Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement | 4 | HES 207 OR BMS 301, PH 121 OR 141 |
| HES 309 | Methods of Coaching - Summer Only | 2 | |
| HES 319 | Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Movement | 4 | HES 145, FHSN 150, HES 207, BMS 300 OR HES 300, must have a C's or better and an overall 2.50 GPA in these four courses |
| HES 340 | Exercise Prescription | 3 | HES 145, FHSN 150, HES 207, BMS 300 OR HES 300, must have a C in each course |
| HES 345 | Population Health and Disease Prevention | 3 | HES 145 |
| HES 354 | Theory of Health Behavior | 3 | HES 145, PSY 100 |
| HES 379 | Psychology and Sport - Spring Only | 3 | PSY 100 |
| HES 403 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 | BMS 300 OR HES 300 |
| HES 420 | Electrocardiography and Exercise Management | 3 | BMS 300 OR HES 300 |
| HES 434 | Physical Activity throughout the Lifespan | 3 | BMS 300 OR HES 300 OR HDFS 201 |
| HES 450 | Introduction to Human Clinical Medicine | 3 | |
| HES 500 | Environmental Exercise Physiology - Spring Only | 3 | HES 403 OR BMS 420 with a minimum grade of a B |
| HES 510 | Bioethics - Concepts and Controversies - Spring Only | 3 | |
| Program Credit Total | 21 total credits |
How do I Declare the Minor?
Adding HES minor will be available beginning Fall 2022 semester. Check back here for more details then.
Questions about the minor before you declare? Ask us at hes-minor@colostate.edu or make an appointment with your department adviser today!
