Health Wellness Minor
Add a practical foundation in personal health, nutrition, prevention, and wellness promotion to your major. The Health & Wellness Minor complements degrees in exercise science, education, nursing, psychology, business, and more.
Program Overview
The Health & Wellness Minor at Shawnee State University introduces students to the core principles of personal health, nutrition, wellness promotion, and disease and injury prevention. Designed to complement a variety of majors—from health sciences and education to psychology and business—this minor builds foundational knowledge that supports healthier habits in individuals and communities alike.
With a blend of practical coursework and behavioral health insights, students gain the tools to promote primary prevention strategies, support wellness programs, and understand the links between physical activity, nutrition, and lifelong health.
At A Glance
Health-Wellness Minor
Degree
Minor
Format
On campus
Length
Typically completed alongside a bachelor's degree
Credits
17
Why Study Health-Wellness Minor at Shawnee University
Practical, applied coursework — what habits keep people healthy, how to teach them, and how to design wellness programs.
A useful complement for students heading into healthcare, education, coaching, or community wellness.
Behavioral health insights paired with hands-on nutrition and fitness content.
Taught by faculty in Allied Health Sciences who lead the B.S. in Exercise Science.
The minor is 17 credit hours: 11 required and 6 elective.
- EXSC 1200 — Principles of Personal Fitness
- EXSC 2150 — Personal and Community Health
- EXSC 2200 — Human Nutrition
- EXSC 3200 — Drugs and Substance Abuse
- Two electives chosen from: ATTR 2200 (Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries), ATTR 2300 (Athlete Health Maintenance), EXSC 2500 (Nutrition for Sport and Exercise)
This minor is a good fit for:
- Students pursuing careers in healthcare, fitness, education, or wellness coaching
- Majors who want stronger foundations in nutrition, health promotion, or injury and disease prevention
- Students interested in building healthier communities through education and leadership
On campus in Portsmouth, Ohio
Health-Wellness Minor Frequently Asked Questions
Exercise Science Program Director Tony Ward and the Allied Health Sciences advising team.
It's flexible — common pairings include Exercise Science, Education, Nursing, Psychology, and Business, but advisors can map it into a wide range of degree plans.
