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Health Sciences (B.S.) - Pre-Physical Therapy Specialization

This undergraduate program, grounded in the university's Liberal Arts Core, provides students resources for developing professional skills in exercise testing, physical activity leadership, health and fitness assessment, exercise programming, wellness coaching, planning health promotion programs, and public health. Graduates are prepared for beginning administrative, supervisory, and leadership positions in commercial and community health and athletic clubs, corporate fitness and wellness programs, public health nonprofit and government agencies, and for undertaking graduate study in health education, exercise science, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic medicine, physical therapy, and public health. In addition, qualified students may apply for an accelerated B.S. to M.S. program in public health education and promotion.

Students will choose from four specialization areas: exercise science/strength and conditioning, public health, pre-physical therapy, or pre-professional.

Students completing the baccalaureate degree in Marymount’s health sciences programs are prepared to apply for exercise physiologist or personal trainer certifications offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), strength and conditioning certification offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification. Exercise science/strength and conditioning, pre-physical therapy, and pre-professional tracks are all accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Upon successful completion of the health sciences program, students will be able to

  • demonstrate the knowledge required to function as competent entry-level professionals in the health/fitness industry;
  • demonstrate competence in using equipment, industry tools/inventories, and/or other practical "hands-on" applications typically used in health and wellness settings and/or clinical settings;
  • demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and/or counsel individuals regarding behavior modification for the promotion of health and wellness;
  • apply ethical standards to the conduct of health and wellness programs; and
  • evaluate information to address the health needs/concerns of individuals or groups.

This specialization is intended for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in physical therapy and includes coursework in biology and the physical sciences.

Internship Prerequisites: A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better; a grade of C- or better in HPR 202, HPR 301, and HPR 410; and a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount are needed to register for the internship.

Internship Requirements: When other requirements are completed, and minimum grade requirements are met, the student is placed in a 120-hour, three-credit internship.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in BIO 151, BIO 151BIO 151L, BIO 161BIO 161L, BIO 162BIO 162L, PHYS 161PHYS 161L, PHYS 162, PHYS 162L, CHM 151, CHM 151L, CHM 152, CHM 152L, MA 132, PSY 101 OR PSY 110, HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 301HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 410, and HPR 415.

Degree Requirements - Health Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy Specialization

This degree requires a total of 120 credits.

Liberal Arts Core Requirements

See the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core requirements.

Health Sciences Core

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 225Health Psychology

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

Health and Human Performance

A minimum grade of C- is required in the following courses:
HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

Psychology

A minimum grade of C- is required for the following course:
PSY 101General Psychology *

3

OR

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

Science and Math

A minimum grade of C- is required for the following courses:
BIO 151General Biology I *

3

BIO 151LGeneral Biology I Lab *

1

BIO 152General Biology II *

3

BIO 152LGeneral Biology II Lab *

1

BIO 161Anatomy and Physiology I *

3

BIO 161LAnatomy and Physiology I Lab *

1

BIO 162Anatomy and Physiology II *

3

BIO 162LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

CHM 151Principles of Chemistry I *

3

CHM 151LPrinciples of Chemistry I Lab *

1

CHM 152Principles of Chemistry II *

3

CHM 152LPrinciples of Chemistry II Lab *

1

MA 132Statistical Analysis *

3

PHYS 161College Physics I *

3

PHYS 161LCollege Physics I Lab *

1

PHYS 162College Physics II *

3

PHYS 162LCollege Physics II Lab *

1

Pre-Physical Therapy Core

A minimum grade of C- is required for the following courses:
HPR 260Introduction to Sports Medicine

3

HPR 302Fitness and Health Assessment

3

HPR 304Developing Physical Training Programs

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

Pre-Physical Therapy

HPR 230Community Health

3

HPR 300SLEssentials of Personal Training

3

HPR 307Strength and Conditioning of Athletes

3

HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 406Stress Management

3

Sample Degree Plan - Health Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy Specialization

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One - Fall

BIO 151General Biology I *

3

BIO 151LGeneral Biology I Lab *

1

EN 101Composition I *

3

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

 

PSY 101General Psychology *

3

OR

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

 

Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *

3

BIO 151: NS core course

BIO 151L: NS lab core course

EN 101: Composition core course

PSY 110 or PSY 101: SS core course

Year One - Spring

BIO 152General Biology II *

3

BIO 152LGeneral Biology II Lab *

1

EN 102Composition II *

3

HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

HI History (HI) core course *

3

EN 102: Composition core course

TRS 100: TRS core course

Year Two - Fall

BIO 161Anatomy and Physiology I *

3

BIO 161LAnatomy and Physiology I Lab *

1

HPR 225Health Psychology

3

HPR 260Introduction to Sports Medicine

3

HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3

Literature (LT) core course *

3

 

Year Two - Spring

BIO 162Anatomy and Physiology II *

3

BIO 162LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

HPR 230Community Health

3

MA 132Statistical Analysis *

3

Philosophy (PH) core course *

3

One (1) elective

3

MA 132: MT core course

Year Three - Fall

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 302Fitness and Health Assessment

3

PHYS 161College Physics I *

3

PHYS 161LCollege Physics I Lab *

1

Social Science (SS) core course (politics, psychology, or economics) *

3

Depth in Humanities core course

3

Year Three - Spring

HPR 304Developing Physical Training Programs

3

HPR 406Stress Management

3

PHYS 162College Physics II *

3

PHYS 162LCollege Physics II Lab *

1

Depth in Faith and Reason core course *

3

HPR 406: DSCI core course

Year Four - Fall

CHM 151Principles of Chemistry I *

3

CHM 151LPrinciples of Chemistry I Lab *

1

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 307Strength and Conditioning of Athletes

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

Year Four - Spring

CHM 152Principles of Chemistry II *

3

CHM 152LPrinciples of Chemistry II Lab *

1

HPR 300SLEssentials of Personal Training

3

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

One (1) elective

3

HPR 399 is recommended as the elective
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.