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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 04102General Biology *

3
BIOL 04103General Biology Laboratory *

1
CHEM 24112General Chemistry *

3
CHEM 24113General Chemistry Laboratory *

1
PHIL 39276Biomedical Ethics

3

Institutional Requirements (4 hours)

Emphasis 1: Aging Studies

REC 45216Gerontology

3
REC 45315Social Aspects of Aging and Families

3
REC 45469Practicum in Aging

3
PSYC 08383Psychology of Aging

3
REC 45365Leisure and Aging

3
HPER 22556Health in the Later Years

3

Aging Studies Electives

Choose 9 hours from below

REC 45461Therapeutic Recreation Interventions with the Elderly

3
PSYC 08344Drugs, Brain, and Behavior

3
COM 29325Listening Behavior and Skills

3
COM 29336Nonverbal Communication

3
REC 45547Grantsmanship

3
COM 29225Intercultural Communication

3
HPER 22220Lifetime Activities and Dance

3

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

Core Requirements

HPER 22223Introduction in Health Science and Wellness Professions

3
BIOL 04104Medical Terminology

3
HPER 22114Wellness

3
NUTR 47234Nutrition and Diet Behavior

3
 
HPER 22254Anatomy and Physiology

3
OR
BIOL 04236Anatomy Allied Health

4
 
HPER 22332Physiology of Exercise

3
HPER 22336Basic Biomechanics

3
HPER 22447Senior Seminar in Health Science and Wellness

1
HPER 22470Profession Based Experience in Applied Health Science

3 to 6
HPER 22534Evidence Based Practice in Health Science and Wellness

2
HPER 22550Community Health

3
HPER 22552Health Promotion

3
HPER 22555Intervention and Strategies for Health Behavior Change

3

Emphasis 2: Exercise Science

HPER 22335Sport and Exercise Nutrition Topics

3
HPER 22382Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

3
HPER 22529Theory and Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning/Personal Training

3
HPER 22532Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Analysis of Cardiac Function

3
HPER 22536Mechanical Analysis of Sports Skills

3
 
HPER 22541Human Pathophysiology

3
OR
BIOL 04238Physiology Allied Health

4

Exercise Science Electives

Choose 6 hours from below:

HPER 22233First Aid, CPR, and Care of Sports Injuries

3
PSYC 08212Personal Adjustment

3
HPER 22410Adapted Physical Education

3
HPER 22523Motor Development

3
HPER 22515Issues in Sport

3
HPER 22556Health in the Later Years

3
PSYC 08325Sport Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours: 60-64