Applied Health Science (BS)
Recent research findings, along with rising health-care costs, have spurred an interest in keeping people healthy to improve their quality of life and also to avoid unnecessary medical expenses. Therefore, the Applied Health Science major’s focus is on helping individuals achieve optimal health and fitness while leading more balanced and meaningful lives, rather than discovering or treating disease. This cross-disciplinary, four-year bachelor of science degree combines the study of biology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, fitness assessment and exercise prescription, community health and welfare, and the prevention and control of disease to prepare graduates to work in hospital wellness centers, medically-based fitness facilities, sports performance facilities, public and privately owned health clubs, corporate fitness centers, colleges/universities, YMCAs/JCCs, and recreational/athletic sites as directors, fitness managers, supervisors, exercise leaders, elite personal trainers and sports performance coaches. Depending on electives completed, there are several excellent career and graduate school options to pursue, including: exercise science, health and human performance (MS), public health (MPH), business administration (MBA), recreational therapy (MS), occupational therapy (MS), or nutritional science (MS). The proposed course plan in Applied Health Science also prepares students for certifications offered through the American of Sports Medicine (the Health Fitness Specialist-HFS and/or Personal Training certification) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist-CSCS and/ or Certified Personal Trainer). These students are NOT eligible to take the National Athletic Trainers’ Association BOC examination.
Bachelor of Science Degree
General Education
Students who enter with fewer than 24 semester credit hours must satisfy the institutional requirement.
Applied Health Science Major
Concentrations
Students must select one of the following concentrations:
Fitness and Coaching Concentration
HSCS 4499 is a variable credit hour course. For the Fitness and Coaching concentration, at least 2 credit hours from HSCS 4499 are required.
Integrative Health Studies Concentration
| HSCS 1105 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HSCS 3330 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
| HSCS 4420 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| 2000-Level or Above Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), or Physics (PHYS) Course with Lab | 4 |
| 2000-Level or Above Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCI) Elective | 3 |
Nutrition Concentration
HSCS 4499 is a variable credit hour course. For the Nutrition concentration, at least 2 credit hours from
HSCS 4499 are required.
General Electives
| General Electives | 5-8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5-8 |
Total Credit Hours: 121
Course Descriptions