The sports leadership minor will prepare you to succeed in leadership positions in the sports industry (recreational to professional and youth to adult) by providing you with the knowledge and skills to critically analyze and innovatively engage in the business and culture of sport.

Minor requirements

27 credits total

This minor should be planned with an exercise science advisor.

Core courses (14 credits)

• EXS 310: Motor Behavior (4 credits)
• EXS 359: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (4 credits)
• EXS 361: Coaching Youth Sports (3 credits)
• EXS 375: Athletics: Coaching and Administration (3 credits)

Electives (choose 13 credits)

• HE 325: Nutrition (4 credits)
• HE 426: Sports and Exercise Nutrition (4 credits)
• EXS 245: Teaching Strength Training and Conditioning (3 credits)
• EXS 409: Practicum (max of 4 credits)
• EXS 410: Sport Ethics (4 credits)
• EXS 488: Exercise Motivation and Adherence (4 credits)
• PSY 415: Psychology of Sports (4 credits)