Applied Health Science, B.S.
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 College 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.
Applied Health Science Curriculum Outline
All students must complete the Applied Health Sciences Core and a minimum of one Concentration. In Addition to meeting all Piedmont College General Education and graduation requirements, all students must also earn a C or better in all prerequisite, supporting, and applied health science core and concentration courses and have a cumulative 2.5 GPA to graduate.
Bachelor of Science Degree
Applied Health Science Foundation
BIOL 2100, BIOL 2110, BLAB 1101, MATH 1300, PSYC 2290: Courses required by Applied Health Science included under General Education and not counted again here.
Applied Health Science Core
Concentration
Students must choose one concentration.
Integrative Health Studies Concentration
| Any Natural Science Lecture | |
| Any Natural Science Lab | |
| HSCS 1105 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HSCS 3330 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
| HSCS 4420 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
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| Any PSYC 2000 - 4000 level course | |
| OR | |
| Any SOCI 2000 - 4000 level course | |
Fitness and Coaching Concentration
Nutrition Concentration
General Electives
General Education
Piedmont College Requirement
| PDMT 1101 | Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.
Total Credit Hours: 121
Course Descriptions