Health Science Undergraduate Program
Faculty
Karlita Chambers, Instructor
Description
The Health Science program educates students to enhance the quality of life, health, and well-being of individuals in society throughout the lifespan; a second concentration prepares students for graduate programs in physical therapy. The program focuses on promoting healthier lifestyles physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Depending on which concentration students choose, completing the program successfully equips them with the tools to enter the fitness industry or pursue physical therapy graduate education.
The program also affords students the opportunity for experiential learning through various fieldwork experiences in such environments as hospitals, rehabilitation settings, work hardening facilities, and fitness facilities.
Major Requirements
Required Courses (61 credits) for Health Fitness Concentration
BIOL 101
BIOL 121
BIOL 122
CHEM 113
HPNU 110
EXSC 200
EXSC 301
EXSC 310
EXSC 315
EXSC 320
EXSC 321
HPNU 200
EXSC 340
EXSC 350
EXSC 430
EXSC 491
MATH 110
PHIL 251
PSYC 101
SOCY 100
Electives (36 credits)
Required Courses (87 credits): Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
MATH 102
MATH 123
MATH 125
BIOL 101
BIOL 121
BIOL 122
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
EXSC 200
EXSC 301
EXSC 310
EXSC 315
EXSC 320
EXSC 321
HPNU 110
HPNU 200
EXSC 340
EXSC 350
EXSC 430
EXSC 491
MATH 110
PHIL 251
PHYS 111
PHYS 112
PSYC 101
SOCY 100
Electives (21 credits)
Areas of Concentration
Students in the Health Science Program's Health Fitness concentration learn to help people make life choices that promote wellness. Graduates will promote personal fitness, strength and conditioning, or work in health and wellness programs.
- Pre-Physical Therapy
Students in the Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy concentration take courses that prepare them to continue into graduate programs in physical therapy.
Additional Requirements
BLS/CPR certification for the Health Care Provider
Internship Placement sites may have additional health or safety requirements that students must meet prior to receiving access to the Internship site.
NOTE: No student will be allowed to participate in Internship experiences unless and until these other requirements have been satisfied.
Transportation: Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from Internship placement sites. Trinity’s free shuttle service connects the Main campus with the Brookland metro station.
Program Policies
Advanced Placement:
Credits earned through AP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the Health Science major.
CLEP Policy:
Credits earned through CLEP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the Health Science major.
Transfer Policy
Consult program faculty for information about transferring courses to Trinity.
Grades in Major Courses
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major.
Pass/No Pass
The pass/no pass grading option is not accepted in courses to be applied for the major.
TELL Policy:
Students applying for credit in experiential learning should consult with the program faculty.