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Academic Catalog '14-'15 | Health Science

Health Science

 

Faculty

Dr. Karlita Warren, ATC, Instructor of Exercise and Health Science

Description

The health science program prepares students to enhance individuals’ quality of life, health, and well-being throughout their lifespan. The health science program focuses on promoting healthier lifestyles physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Students successfully completing the program are equipped with the tools to enter the fitness industry or pursue physical therapy graduate education.

The program affords students the opportunity for experiential learning through various fieldwork experiences in such environments as hospitals, rehabilitation settings, work hardening facilities, schools, and fitness facilities.

Major Requirements

Health Fitness Track

Students in the health science program's health fitness concentration learn to help people make life choices that promote wellness. Graduates are employed in rehabilitation clinics, non-profit organizations that promote personal fitness, and wellness centers and also work as coaches.

Required Courses for Health Fitness Track (64 credits):

  • BIOL 101
  • BIOL 121
  • BIOL 122
  • CHEM 113
  • EXSC 200
  • EXSC 301
  • EXSC 310
  • EXSC 315
  • EXSC 320
  • EXSC 321
  • EXSC 340
  • EXSC 350
  • EXSC 430
  • EXSC 491
  • HPNU 120
  • HPNU 200
  • MATH 110
  • PHIL 251
  • PSYC 101
  • SOCY 100

Pre-Physical Therapy Track

Students in the health science pre-physical therapy concentration take courses that prepare them to continue into their education in physical therapy graduate programs.

Required Courses for Pre-Physical Therapy Track (79 credits):

  • BIOL 101
  • BIOL 121
  • BIOL 122
  • CHEM 111
  • CHEM 112
  • EXSC 200
  • EXSC 301
  • EXSC 310
  • EXSC 315
  • EXSC 320
  • EXSC 321
  • EXSC 340
  • EXSC 350
  • EXSC 430
  • EXSC 491
  • HPNU 120
  • HPNU 200
  • MATH 102
  • MATH 110
  • MATH 123
  • MATH 125
  • PHIL 251
  • PSYC 101
  • SOCY 100

Suggested Courses for Pre-Physical Therapy Track (8 credits)

Physics is not required for the major but a year of physics is required by graduate-level physical therapy programs.  Majors should take these courses if they plan to apply to physical therapy programs immediately after graduation.

  • PHYS 111
  • PHYS 112

Additional Requirements

Health Science Senior Assessment

The senior assessment in health science is not a comprehensive exam but is rather a senior comprehensive portfolio project that requires students to reflect on, assess and document their own academic progress and learning. Specific requirements and due dates are distributed to seniors in the semester preceding their expected graduation. In order to prepare the portfolio self-assessment, students should keep copies of written course work, graded papers and exams from all psychology, sociology, biology, ethics and exercise science courses they have taken. While requirements for the portfolio vary slightly from year to year, students are generally required to assess several academic products in completing a short narrative of their academic experience as well as complete an evidence-based research paper. Students must submit the portfolio by the due date and must receive a grade of C or higher in order to graduate. Portfolios submitted after the due date will not be considered for graduation in that semester.

Internship

BLS/CPR certification is required 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.

Course Descriptions

BIOL 101
BIOL 121
BIOL 122
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
EXSC 200
EXSC 301
EXSC 310
EXSC 315
EXSC 320
EXSC 321
EXSC 340
EXSC 350
EXSC 430
EXSC 491
HPNU 120
HPNU 200
MATH 102
MATH 110
MATH 123
MATH 125
PHIL 251
PHYS 111
PHYS 112
PSYC 101
SOCY 100


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