Recent practicum experiences have included:

• Pivot Physical Therapy: Shadowed physical therapist in an outpatient setting.
• NC State Dining, nutrition major: Learned process of menu design and execution, gained insight into providing proper nutrition to high volume kitchens, experienced communication and chain of command between directors, chefs, and nutritionists.
• NC State Nutrition and Athletics: Learned dietician’s role in athletics and how they promote what they know to athletes to ensure optimal nutrition.
• Raleigh Personal Training: Learned daily activity of a professional trainer. Learned through observation and gained experience by assisting with exercise programming and training for specific athletic activities.
• Barton College Athletic Training: Observed athletic training staff at a NCAA Division II institution. Specific experiences with football, including baseline screens for concussion, equipment fittings, team meetings, practice/game set-up, and daily operations.

For more information about this program, visit our ​website.

To be admitted to the program, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Application for admission to any University minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the student’s academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. Go to Add a Minor to apply.

Contact

Department of Health and Exercise Studies
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8111
Raleigh, NC 27695-8111

Darrin DeReu, M.S.
Senior Lecturer and Sports Science Minor Coordinator
North Carolina State University, Box 8111
1173C Wellness and Recreation Center
Raleigh, NC 27695-8111
919.515.3361 (main)
darrin_dereu@ncsu.edu

Plan Requirements

• Completion of 15 credit hours (or 16 credit hours if NTR 301 is taken in place of HESM 286)
• A grade of “C-” or better required in each course.
• There are five required courses totaling 12 credit hours (or 13 credit hours if NTR 301 is taken in place of HESM 286).
• The remaining credit hours in the minor (a total 3 credit hours) consist of selection from a list of specific offerings.
• The minor requires that a minimum of 10 credit hours be taken at NC State University, which includes the practicum.
• Students are required to complete HESM 280 Responding to Emergencies or its equivalent, prior to enteringHESM 303 Sports Science Practicum.