Applied Health Science Major, 60-64 hours: B.S.—No Minor Required

CIP: 510001

Mission

The mission of the Applied Health Science Program is to prepare future Health Science professionals for exemplary careers in a variety of health related professions. Graduates from the program will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to confront the health related challenges of tomorrow and the ability to serve a diverse clientele as a facilitator of healthy lifestyle across the lifespan.

Advanced Standing Requirements

A student may apply for advanced standing after completing 40 semester hours. The 40 semester hours must be completed with a grade point average of 2.75. The student must also complete the following courses with a grade of B or better: HPER 22254 Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 04236 Anatomy Allied Health, HPER 22332 Physiology of Exercise, and HPER 22336 Basic Biomechanics.

To be in good standing (advanced standing), students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher within all major courses (Applied Health Science core and emphasis area) and must have a grade of C or better in all Applied Health Science (core) courses. Students must petition the School Director to gain permission to retake any Applied Health Science core class a third time.

Requirements

The Northwest Core (44-47 hours)

Recommended:

BIOL 04102	General Biology *	3
BIOL 04103	General Biology Laboratory *	1
CHEM 24112	General Chemistry *	3
CHEM 24113	General Chemistry Laboratory *	1
PHIL 39276	Biomedical Ethics *	3

Institutional Requirements (4 hours)

Core Requirements (36-37 hours)

HPER 22223	Introduction in Health Science and Wellness Professions	3
BIOL 04104	Medical Terminology	3
HPER 22114	Wellness	3
NUTR 47234	Nutrition and Diet Behavior	3

HPER 22254	Anatomy and Physiology	3
	OR
BIOL 04236	Anatomy Allied Health	4

HPER 22332	Physiology of Exercise	3
HPER 22336	Basic Biomechanics	3
HPER 22447	Senior Seminar in Health Science and Wellness	1
HPER 22470	Profession Based Experience in Applied Health Science	3 to 6
HPER 22534	Evidence Based Practice in Health Science and Wellness	2
HPER 22550	Community Health	3
HPER 22552	Health Promotion	3
HPER 22555	Intervention and Strategies for Health Behavior Change	3

Emphasis 1: Aging Studies (18 hours)

REC 45216	Gerontology	3
REC 45315	Social Aspects of Aging and Families	3
REC 45469	Practicum in Aging	3
PSYC 08383	Psychology of Aging	3
REC 45365	Leisure and Aging	3
HPER 22556	Health in the Later Years	3

Aging Studies Electives (9 hours)

Choose 9 hours from below

REC 45461	Therapeutic Recreation Interventions with the Elderly	3
PSYC 08344	Drugs, Brain, and Behavior	3
COM 29325	Listening Behavior and Skills	3
COM 29336	Nonverbal Communication	3
REC 45547	Grant Writing	3
COM 29225	Intercultural Communication	3
HPER 22220	Lifetime Activities and Dance	3

Note: COM 29225, if taken, may not also count in The Northwest Core.

Emphasis 2: Exercise Science (18-19 hours)

HPER 22335	Sport and Exercise Nutrition Topics	3
HPER 22382	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
HPER 22529	Theory and Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning/Personal Training	3
HPER 22532	Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Analysis of Cardiac Function	3
HPER 22536	Mechanical Analysis of Sports Skills	3

HPER 22541	Human Pathophysiology	3
	OR
BIOL 04238	Physiology Allied Health	4

Exercise Science Electives (6 hours)

Choose 6 hours from below:

HPER 22233	First Aid, CPR, and Care of Sports Injuries	3
PSYC 08212	Personal Adjustment	3
HPER 22410	Adapted Physical Education	3
HPER 22523	Motor Development	3
HPER 22515	Issues in Sport	3
HPER 22556	Health in the Later Years	3
PSYC 08325	Sport Psychology	3