Sports Science Minor

Department of Physical Education

Division of Student Affairs

Catalog Description


The Department of Physical Education offers a Sports Science Minor designed for students who desire a greater understanding of the physiological and biomechanical principles of exercise and fitness.

The minor provides coursework in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biomechanical principles, prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, exercise leadership, and health behavior. 

List of Course Requirements

á      Completion of 16 - 17 credit hours.

á      A grade of "C" (2.0) or better required in each course.

á      There are 4 required courses totaling 10-11 credit hours.

á      The remaining courses (6 credit hours) consist of elective courses selected from a list of specific offerings.

á      The minor will require a minimum of 10 credit hours taken at NC State University, which includes the practicum.

á      Students are required to complete PEH 280 Responding to Emergencies or PEH 281 First Responder, or its equivalent, prior to entering the Sports Science Practicum.

 

Required Courses (10-11) Credits
PEC 478   Principles of Sports Science (3 credits)
PEF 303   Sports Science practicum (1 credit)
BIO 212   Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology (4 credits); (pre-requisites; BIO 183 or ZO 160)
PEH 286 Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management (2 credits) or NTR 301 Intro to Human Nutrition (3 credits); (pre-requisite; sophomore standing.

 

Elective Courses (6 hours) Select courses from the following list:
BIO 421   Adv Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 c credits); (pre-requisite BIO 212 or BIO 250 or BIO 412 and CH 223)
BIO 426   Adv Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab (1 credits); (pre-requisite BIO 212 or BIO 250; co-requisite BIO 421)
NTR 400  Principles of Human Nutrition (3 credits); (pre-requisite CH 220, CH 221, ZO 160 or BIO 181/183)
NTR 555 Exercise Nutrition (3 credits); (pre-requisite NTR 400/500)
PEC 211   Strength Training and Conditioning (2 credits)
PEC 381   Athletic Training (3 credits)
PEF 214   Methods of Group Exercise Instruction (2 credits)
PEF 480   Principles of Exercise Programming (3 credits); (pre-requisite PEC 478)
PEH 285  Personal Health (2 credits)
PRT 200   Leisure Behavior, Health & Wellness (3 credits)

Admissions and Certification of Minor

Any student seeking a minor must consult the contact person listed below on a plan of work and must file a copy of this plan with the major advisor as soon as the minor is declared-- at latest, by the end of the regular registration period one semester prior to the semester of graduation. Plans of work filed late may result in recognition of the minor NOT appearing on the student's final transcript.

 

Contact Person

Angie Montcalm

Department of Physical Education

2048 Carmichael Gym