Kinesiology Minor
- Minor
- In-Person
- Greeley
Program Overview
The Kinesiology Minor is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in human movement, health, and performance to complement their primary field of study. Whether your interests touch exercise, sport, physical activity, or fitness, this minor adds depth and practical relevance to your academic and career goals.
Students from a wide range of majors find the Kinesiology Minor valuable. Nutrition and Dietetics students often pair the minor to better connect their knowledge of food and health with exercise and performance. Biological Science majors exploring fields such as Physical Therapy or Osteopathic Medicine benefit from added coursework in physical activity and holistic health. Students pursuing business-related degrees who aim to enter the fitness or personal training industry often add the minor to strengthen their applied knowledge as they prepare for entrepreneurial or client-focused careers.
What You Will Gain
By completing the Kinesiology Minor, you will:
- Develop core competencies in human movement, exercise science, and physical activity.
- Build interdisciplinary connections that enhance your major—whether in nutrition, biological sciences, business, or another field.
- Strengthen your understanding of health and wellness, including how physical activity contributes to overall well-being.
- Prepare for health-related professions, such as physical therapy, osteopathic medicine, fitness training, or performance coaching.
- Gain practical, career-aligned knowledge that supports work in clinical, fitness, sport, and wellness environments.
Note: Students majoring in Sport and Exercise Science may not minor in Kinesiology regardless of concentration pathway.
The Kinesiology Minor includes a combination of:
- Foundational coursework in anatomical kinesiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and strength training.
- Three elective areas—each requiring one course—from topics such as:
- Social and psychological aspects of sport and physical activity
- Motor learning, lifespan development, and physical activity in educational settings
- Application-based topics like injury prevention, rehabilitation, motor control, and advanced biomechanics
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Kinesiology, Nutrition & Dietetics
Undergraduate and graduate programs in exercise science, physical education, athletic training, coaching, nutrition, dietetics and related disciplines.
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