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Academic Catalog '16 - '17 | Health Science (B.S.)- SPS

Health Science (B.S.)

 

Faculty

Dr. Karlita Warren, ATC, Exercise and Health Science Specialist

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 430
  • EXSC 491
  • HPNU 120
  • HPNU 200
  • MATH 110
  • PHIL 251
  • PSYC 101
  • SOCY 100

Pre-Physical Therapy Track

Students in the pre-physical therapy track take courses that prepare them to continue into graduate programs in physical therapy. Students in the pre-physical therapy track complete the following courses in addition to those listed in the health and fitness track.

  • CHEM 111 (substitute for CHEM 113)
  • CHEM 112
  • MATH 102 (substitute for MATH 108)
  • MATH 123
  • MATH 125
  • 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 NURS 491. 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.

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 BIOL, EXSC, HPNU, and PSYC courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major.

Pass/No Pass
The pass/no pass grading option is not accepted in BIOL, EXSC, HPNU, and PSYC courses. Students must earn a "C" or better in the BIOL, EXSC, HPNU, and PSYC courses. The pass/no pass grading option may apply to other courses that meet the degree requirement including CHEM 113, MATH 110, PHIL 251, and SOCY 100.

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 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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