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Kristen Konkol, Director of Undergraduate Programs, 430F Barclay Hall, 315-443-9332 or kkonol@syr.edu

Students pursuing major degrees in other program areas may enroll in a minor in exercise science. The exercise science minor requires 18 credits. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. To be admitted to the program, students must submit a Declaration of Minor form to their academic advisor, the undergraduate program director for Exercise Science, and their home college dean’s office. 

Please note: BIO 216 Anatomy & Physiology I & BIO 217 Anatomy and Physiology II are prerequisites for many of the courses in this minor.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate understanding of human and physiological function and anatomy
2. Students will illustrate how metabolic, muscle, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems underlie human physical performance
3. Students will show familiarity with basic exercise testing protocols that are used to measure human performance in the laboratory
4. Students will demonstrate knowledge in 2 or more advanced areas of focus within exercise science

Program Requirements

Time to Completion Requirement

The undergraduate minor in exercise science must be completed within five years of declaration if the student is enrolled in an undergraduate degree granting program.