Exercise Biology, Minor College of Biological Sciences

Office & Contact Information

Learn how physical activity levels impact human form and function. The courses are designed to foster intellectual curiosity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, in the context of understanding organismal animal (including human) biology.

Faculty Advisor

Aldrin V. Gomes, Ph.D.

Advising

Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) in 1023 Katherine Esau Science Hall (formerly Sciences Laboratory Building); 530-752-0410.

Only one course used to satisfy a requirement for the minor may be applied toward a student’s major.

Choose at least 15 units:15
EXB 101
Exercise Physiology
EXB 110
Exercise Metabolism
EXB 112
Clinical Exercise Physiology
EXB 117
Exercise & Aging in Health & Disease
EXB 124
Physiology of Maximal Human Performance
EXB 125
Neuromuscular & Behavioral Aspects of Motor Control
NPB 109
Kinesiology: Analysis & Control of Human Movement
Exercise Biology or other approved course; an additional 3 upper division units from either the previous list of Exercise Biology (EXB) courses or from:3
EXB 106/CHA 101
Human Gross Anatomy
NPB 101
Systemic Physiology
BIS 101
Genes & Gene Expression
or BIS 101V
 Genes & Gene Expression
BIS 104
Cell Biology
BIS 105
Biomolecules & Metabolism
Total Units18