Exercise Science (Minor)
The Exercise Science Minor will provide additional training for students desiring to enter graduate or professional programs.
Exercise Science (Minor)
Description
What is Exercise Science at ODU like?
The Exercise Science Minor will provide additional training for students desiring to enter graduate or professional programs.
Program Highlights
What makes Exercise Science at ODU unique?
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Gives students content and hands-on experiences from a variety of disciplines within Exercise Science.
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Can support a number of Different majors and is also useful for satisfying graduate school prerequisites.
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
N/A
Degree Level:
Undergraduate
Courses
What are some courses offered in Exercise Science at ODU?
EXSC 322:
Anatomical Kinesiology
Anatomical and mechanical analysis of human musculoskeletal function including skeletal, muscular, and neuromuscular control aspects necessary for movement. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 or BIOL 250 AND MATH 102M or higher with a C or better.
HPE 409:
Physiology of Exercise
An investigation into the physiological adjustments of the human organism to exercise, including systematic and biochemical molecular changes. Major areas of concern include neuromuscular, metabolic, and cardiorespiratory changes during exercise and the influence of such variables as nutrition, drugs, environment, age, sex, training and body weight. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 or BIOL 250.
EXSC 415:
Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations
The application of different methodologies in the measurement of physiologic responses to exercise. Emphasis is placed on understanding American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, appropriate experimental techniques, and equipment necessary to evaluate changes in body composition and various metabolic, cardiovascular, and respiratory adjustments during exercise. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 or BIOL 250 AND MATH 102M or higher with a C or better; EXSC 326.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Exercise Science at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Exercise Science should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
Ways to Save
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MASTER LECTURER
Name:
Laura Hill
Location:
2022 STUDENT RECREATION CTR, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-4624
Undergraduate Admissions
Location:
1004 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-3255
Email:
admissions@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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