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腦瞳排桴 Catalog 2025-2026

Sports Science (Minor)

The Department of Health and Exercise Studies offers a 16 credit hour 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.

Recent practicum experiences have included:

  • Pivot Physical Therapy: Shadowed physical therapist in an outpatient setting.
  • NC State Dining, nutrition major: Learned process of menu design and execution, gained insight into providing proper nutrition to high volume kitchens, experienced communication and chain of command between directors, chefs, and nutritionists.
  • NC State Nutrition and Athletics: Learned dieticians role in athletics and how they promote what they know to athletes to ensure optimal nutrition.
  • Raleigh Personal Training: Learned daily activity of a professional trainer. Learned through observation and gained experience by assisting with exercise programming and training for specific athletic activities.
  • Barton College Athletic Training: Observed athletic training staff at a NCAA Division II institution. Specific experiences with football, including baseline screens for concussion, equipment fittings, team meetings, practice/game set-up, and daily operations.

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To be admitted to the program, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Application for admission to any 腦瞳排桴 minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the students academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. Go to to apply.

Contact

Department of Health and Exercise Studies
North Carolina State 腦瞳排桴
Campus Box 8111
Raleigh, NC 27695-8111

Darrin DeReu, M.S.
Senior Lecturer and Sports Science Minor Coordinator
North Carolina State 腦瞳排桴, Box 8111
1173C Wellness and Recreation Center
Raleigh, NC 27695-8111
919.515.3361 (main)
darrin_dereu@ncsu.edu

Plan Requirements

  • Completion of 15 credit hours (or 16 credit hours if NTR 301 is taken in place of HESM 286)
  • A grade of C- or better required in each course.
  • There are five required courses totaling 12 credit hours (or 13 credit hours if NTR 301 is taken in place of HESM 286).
  • The remaining credit hours in the minor (a total 3 credit hours) consist of selection from a list of specific offerings.
  • The minor requires that a minimum of 10 credit hours be taken at NC State 腦瞳排桴, which includes the practicum.
Required Courses
晨楚釦紼泭480Principles of Exercise Programming (PEF)3
晨楚釦紼泭286Nutrition, Exercise, and Energy Balance (PPEH)2
棗娶泭捧啦賊泭301 Introduction to Human Nutrition
晨楚釦紼泭303Sports Science Practicum (PES)1
晨楚釦紼泭478Exercise Physiology and Sports Science (PEC)3
詁梆倏泭240Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology (A): Nervous, Skeletal, Muscular, & Digestive Systems3
Elective Courses
Select three credit hours of the following:3
Strength Training and Conditioning (PEC)
Foundations in Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Education (PES)
Personal Health (PEH)
Athletic Training (PEC)
Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology (B): Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Renal Systems
Principles of Human Nutrition
Exercise Nutrition
Health, Wellness and the Pursuit of Happiness
Total Hours15