The wellness foundations minor is offered to any ASU student interested in learning about optimizing personal health and wellness. Students develop a greater understanding of the behavioral, social, cultural and environmental factors that impact personal wellness behaviors and the better personal lifestyle choices that may enhance individual well-being.
At A Glance
Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements:
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Program requirements
Degree requirements
The minor in wellness foundations consists of 18 credit hours. The minor requires that students complete the following courses with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or higher:
EXW 100 Introduction to Health and Wellness, SB (3)
EXW 325 Fitness for Life (3)
EXW 380 Body Image and Wellness (3)
HSC 210 Cultural Aspects of Health, C (3)
HSC 300 Complementary Healthcare (3)
One elective (3)
EXW Elective: (3 credit hours)
Three credit hours must be selected from the following approved list of electives:
EXW 344 Physical Activity in Health and Disease (3)
EXW 350 Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (3)
EXW 400 Stress Management for Wellness (3)
NTR 100 Introductory Nutrition (3) OR NTR 241 Human Nutrition (3)
NTR 345 Development of Healthy Cuisines (3)
NTR 348 Cultural Aspects of Food, SB, C, G (3)
NTR 353 Perspectives on the Western Diet: Food, History and Sustainability (3)
Depending upon a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in exercise and wellness; BS in health sciences; BS in the science of health care delivery; BS in health sciences (healthy lifestyles coaching)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Students interested in pursuing a minor should consult their academic advisor to declare the minor and to ensure that an appropriate set of courses is taken. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor. Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.
Career outlook
This course of study does not prepare students to pursue national certifications for professional practice in fields of study related to health, health coaching, fitness or wellness, but does allow the student to have a greater understanding and appreciation of how they can take control of their personal well-being and lead a healthier lifestyle.