University of Southern California
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences  
USC College Department of Kinesiology
Minor in Kinesiology

For students who would like to obtain basic knowledge of kinesiology but are majoring in another area, a minor is offered.  The minor may be ideal for someone pursuing a career in health and corporate fitness management.  A minor in a health-related science might also be desirable for those in engineering or the physical sciences.  Students pursuing a teaching or coaching career at the secondary school level may also benefit from knowledge in this area.  A total of 28 units is required for the minor in kinesiology.

Lower Division Requirement (12 units)

EXSC-202L* Principles of Nutrition and Exercise
EXSC-203L* Individualized Exercise Prescription
MATH-108 Precalculus
PHYS 135aL Physics for the Life Sciences

Upper Division Requirement (16 units)

EXSC-300L* Physiology of Exercise
EXSC-301L* Human Anatomy
EXSC-405L* Applied Systems Physiology
EXSC-408L* Introduction to Biomechanics

*Current syllabi for all Kinesiology (EXSC) courses can be found in the USC Schedule of Classes.