Minor in Exercise Science
Exercise Science – Where the Gym Meets the Classroom
Do you love your personal fitness tracker? Do you volunteer to coach youth sports in your spare time? Do you believe in encouraging others to pursue athletic excellence as a way to improve your long-term health? Then we’d encourage you to obtain a minor in Exercise Science from the University of Houston – Clear Lake! Your studies will have you investigating topics ranging from physiology and physical fitness standards to nutrition, sports medicine and beyond
Calling All Future Gym Teachers, Personal Trainers and Sports Scientists
Your education will benefit from your time in the UHCL Exercise and Health Sciences
program. Your committed teachers possess real-world experience as strength and conditioning
coaches, researchers and exercise scientists. This 15-hour minor will serve you well
in a variety of health-related fields, as well as laying a sturdy foundation for a
master’s degree or Ph.D.
Apply for a Minor
Degree Requirements
This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.
Exercise Science MinorLocations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Human Sciences and Humanities holds a number of specialized accreditations, including accreditations and approval from the Commission of Accreditation for the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the National Association of School Psychologists. The Council on Social Work Education has also accredited our bachelor's degree in social work. Our Kinesiology curriculum has been recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for preparing students to successfully enter into the career field. The Human Factors Certificate and Applied Cognitive Psychology Program are accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Minor in Exercise Science Faculty
William E. Amonette
Program Director of Kinesiology and Professor in Exercise and Health Sciences,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3381
Email: amonette@uhcl.edu
Office: Recreation & Wellness, Suite 249
Zachary Bell
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Health Science,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: bellz@uhcl.edu
Jason Bentley
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Health Sciences,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3461
Email: bentley@uhcl.edu
Office: RWC 249.11
Isabelle Kusters
Associate Professor, Exercise and Health Sciences,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3378
Email: kusters@uhcl.edu
Office: Recreation & Wellness Building 249