Rehabilitation Sciences Minor
Add a focused, interdisciplinary minor that grounds you in exercise physiology, rehabilitative care, and collaborative health practice — useful for almost any health or human services major.
Program Overview
The Rehabilitation Studies Minor at Shawnee State University introduces students to foundational knowledge in exercise physiology, rehabilitative care, and interdisciplinary collaboration within health and wellness settings. Designed for students pursuing majors in health sciences, psychology, education, or related fields, this rehabilitation science minor enhances your career readiness by providing critical insight into how professionals work together to improve patient outcomes.
Whether you’re planning a career in allied health, fitness and wellness, or behavioral health services, this minor complements your primary area of study with a deeper understanding of rehabilitation strategies and collaborative care.
At A Glance
Rehabilitation Studies Minor
Degree
Minor
Format
On campus
Length
Pairs with your major; typical completion in 2–4 semesters
Class Size
12:1
Location
Main Campus
Why Study Rehabilitation Studies Minor at Shawnee University
Strengthens almost any health or human services major.
Pairs naturally with health sciences, exercise science, psychology, education, and pre-professional tracks. Useful for graduate-school applications.
A working knowledge of rehabilitative care and interdisciplinary practice gives PT, OT, and athletic training applicants a clearer story to tell. Concrete skills, not just theory.
Coursework in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and human development gives you a vocabulary and a foundation for clinical and wellness roles. Interdisciplinary by design.
The minor emphasizes how clinical, fitness, and behavioral health professionals actually work together — a skill employers and grad programs notice.
The minor combines required foundations with electives in rehabilitation and human performance.
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Personal Health and Wellness
- Human Growth and Development
- Rehabilitative Care Systems
- Biomechanics
- Electives in rehabilitation or human performance
The Rehabilitation Studies Minor is a strong fit for:
- Health Sciences or Exercise Science majors building toward clinical or wellness careers
- Psychology, Sociology, or Education students interested in applied health settings
- Pre-PT, pre-OT, pre-athletic training, and other pre-professional students preparing for graduate school
On campus in Portsmouth, Ohio, in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences.
Rehabilitation Studies Minor Frequently Asked Questions
Health Sciences, Exercise Science, Psychology, Sociology, Education, and any pre-PT, pre-OT, or pre-athletic training track.
It's a useful complement. The minor doesn't replace the specific prerequisites required by PT, OT, or AT programs, but it builds the foundational knowledge those programs expect.
Talk with your academic advisor and the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences to map the courses against your major and add the minor formally.
