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Health Sciences (B.S.)

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 emphasis 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.

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.

Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning Emphasis

The exercise science/strength and conditioning emphasis provides students with a theoretical understanding of the anatomical, neuromuscular, physiological, and psychological responses and adaptations to exercise. Through concentration-specific courses, electives, and internship, a health sciences (exercise science/strength and conditioning) degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to assess physical function and prescribe exercise for healthy individuals and special populations. This emphasis in health sciences enables graduates to gain employment in a variety of settings as exercise specialists for youth, adult, geriatric, and special populations, including those with medically controlled diseases. Graduates also work as business owners and communication specialists and successfully enter graduate and professional schools. This emphasis prepares students to sit for certifications offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), including those for personal trainers and exercise physiologists. Students taking this emphasis are strongly encouraged to consider the accelerated B.S. to M.S. program in Public Health Education and Promotion and should consult an advisor for more information. See B.S. to M.S. program.

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 completes a 120-hour, three-credit internship.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in BIO 151, BIO 151L, BIO 161, BIO 161L, BIO 162, BIO 162L, MA 132, PSY 110, HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 300SL, HPR 301, HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 307, HPR 410, and HPR 415.

Degree Requirements - Health Sciences (Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning Emphasis)

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.

BIO 151General Biology I *

3

BIO 151LGeneral Biology I 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

One (1) health and human performance activity elective

HPR 115Medical Terminology

3

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 225Health Psychology

3

HPR 260Introduction to Sports Medicine

3

HPR 300SLEssentials of Personal Training

3

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 302Fitness and Health Assessment

3

HPR 304Developing Physical Training Programs

3

HPR 307Strength and Conditioning of Athletes

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 406Stress Management *

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

MA 132Statistical Analysis *

3

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

Sample Degree Plan - Health Sciences (Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning Emphasis)

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 115Medical Terminology

3

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *

BIO 151: NS core course

BIO 151L: NS lab core course

EN 101: Composition core course

Year One - Spring

EN 102Composition II *

3

HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

One (1) health and human performance activity elective

HI History (HI) core course *

3

One (1) elective

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 260Introduction to Sports Medicine

3

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

EN Literature (LT) core course *

3

One (1) elective

3

PSY 110: SS core course

Year Two - Spring

BIO 162Anatomy and Physiology II *

3

BIO 162LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

MA 132Statistical Analysis *

3

Philosophy (PH) core course *

Two (2) electives

6

MA 132: MT core course

Year Three - Fall

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 302Fitness and Health Assessment

3

HPR 225Health Psychology

3

One (1) elective

3

Social Science (SS) core course *

3

HPR 225: SS core course

Year Three - Spring

HPR 304Developing Physical Training Programs

3

HPR 406Stress Management *

3

Depth in Humanities core course

3

Depth in Faith and Reason core course *

3

One (1) elective

3

HPR 406: DSCI core course

Year Four - Fall

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 307Strength and Conditioning of Athletes

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

Two (2) electives

6

Year Four - Spring

HPR 300SLEssentials of Personal Training

3

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

One (1) elective

3

 

Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis

This emphasis 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 151L, BIO 152, BIO 152L, BIO 161, BIO 161L, BIO 162, BIO 162L, PHYS 161, PHYS 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 301, HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 410, and HPR 415.

Degree Requirements - Health Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis)

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.

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

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 225Health Psychology

3

HPR 230Community Health

3

HPR 260Introduction to Sports Medicine

3

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 302Fitness and Health Assessment

3

HPR 304Developing Physical Training Programs

3

HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 406Stress Management *

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

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

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

OR

PSY 101General Psychology *

3

Sample Degree Plan - Health Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis)

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 110Human Growth and Development *

3

OR

PSY 101General Psychology *

3

Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *

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

EN Literature (LT) core course *

3

HPR 225: SS core course

Year Two - Spring

BIO 162Anatomy and Physiology II *

3

BIO 162LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

MA 132Statistical Analysis *

3

Philosophy (PH) core course *

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

Depth in Humanities core course

3

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

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 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

One (1) elective

3

 

Year Four - Spring

CHM 152Principles of Chemistry II *

3

CHM 152LPrinciples of Chemistry II Lab *

1

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

One (1) elective

3

 

Pre-Professional Emphasis

This emphasis is intended for those interested in pursuing a general health sciences plan of study or advanced study in a health sciences–related professional field, such as the master's degree in occupational therapy (OT) or athletic training (AT), or the doctorate in chiropractic medicine (DCM). Students will work with an advisor to satisfy the college/university prerequisite coursework needed to apply for advanced academic preparation.

Pre-Occupational Therapy: Suggested prerequisite courses include statistics, anatomy and physiology I and II, human growth and development, abnormal psychology, medical terminology, and general psychology.

Pre-Athletic Training: Suggested prerequisite courses include statistics, anatomy and physiology I and II, biology I and II, exercise science, physics I, college math or statistics, English, social sciences, and nutrition.

Pre-Chiropractic Medicine: Suggested prerequisite materials include a health sciences degree with coursework in English, psychology, social sciences, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, kinesiology, statistics, and exercise physiology.

Internship Prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, 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 Requirements: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 301, HPR 302, HPR 410, HPR 415, BIO 151, BIO 151L, BIO 152, BIO 152L, BIO 161, BIO 161L, BIO 162, and BIO 162L.

Degree Requirements - Health Sciences (Pre-Professional Emphasis)

This degree requires a total of 120-122 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.

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

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

 

HPR 215Introduction to Public Health

3

OR

HPR 240Principles of Epidemiology

3

 

HPR 225Health Psychology

3

HPR 230Community Health

3

HPR 260Introduction to Sports Medicine

3

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 302Fitness and Health Assessment

3

HPR 304Developing Physical Training Programs

3

HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

HPR One (1) health and human performance elective

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

OR

PSY 101General Psychology *

3

Sample Degree Plan - Health Sciences (Pre-Professional Emphasis)

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor when making course selections. Total credits may exceed 120, and some summer coursework may be required to meet all degree and pre-professional requirements.

Year One - Fall

BIO 151General Biology I *

3

BIO 151LGeneral Biology I Lab *

1

HPR 115Medical Terminology

3

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

EN 101Composition I *

3

 

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

OR

PSY 101General Psychology *

3

BIO 151: NS core course

BIO 151L: NS lab core course

EN 101: WR 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

MA 132Statistical Analysis *

3

TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

BIO 152: NS core course

EN 102: WR 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

Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *

EN Literature (LT) core course *

3

 

Year Two - Spring

BIO 162Anatomy and Physiology II *

3

BIO 162LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

HPR 215Introduction to Public Health

3

HPR 230Community Health

3

Philosophy (PH) core course *

One (1) elective

3

 

Year Three - Fall

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 302Fitness and Health Assessment

3

HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3

HI History (HI) core course *

3

One (1) health and human performance activity elective

 

Year Three - Spring

HPR 304Developing Physical Training Programs

3

Depth in Humanities core course

3

Depth in Faith and Reason core course *

3

Two (2) electives

6

Year Four - Fall

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

Social Science (SS) core course *

3

Two (2) electives

6

Year Four - Spring

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 406Stress Management *

3

HPR 415Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations

3

One (1) elective or pre-professional course

HPR 406: DSCI core course

Public Health Emphasis

This emphasis is based on recommendations by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the American Public Health Association (APHA). Students complete work in health promotion, natural sciences, socio-cultural perspectives, public health, and interdisciplinary health-related courses to positively influence the health knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors of individuals and communities.

Students are prepared to take the Certified Health Education Certification (CHES) exam through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) at the completion of this health sciences (public health) degree. This degree can lead to career opportunities in nonprofit and community health organizations, health departments, government agencies, corporate wellness programs, hospitals, and wellness coaching.

Students taking this emphasis are strongly encouraged to consider the accelerated B.S. to M.S. program in public health education and promotion and should consult an advisor for more information.

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 completes a 120-hour, three-credit internship.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in HPR 202, HPR 215, HPR 240, HPR 301, HPR 330, HPR 410, and HPR 430.

Degree Requirements - Health Sciences (Public Health Emphasis)

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.

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

HPR 115Medical Terminology

3

HPR 201Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

3

HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 215Introduction to Public Health

3

HPR 225Health Psychology

3

HPR 230Community Health

3

HPR 240Principles of Epidemiology

3

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3

HPR 330Designing Public Health Programs

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 406Stress Management *

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

HPR 430Public Health Capstone

3

One (1) health and human performance activity elective

 

PSY 110Human Growth and Development *

3

OR

PSY 101General Psychology *

3

 

COMM 101Public Speaking

3

LA 250Legal Aspects of Health Care

3

Sample Degree Plan - Health Sciences (Public Health Emphasis)

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 110Human Growth and Development *

3

OR

PSY 101General Psychology *

3

Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *

BIO 151: NS core course

BIO 151L: NS Lab core course

EN 101: WR core course

PSY 110 or PSY 101: SS core course

Year One - Spring

EN 102Composition II *

3

TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

HPR 115Medical Terminology

3

HPR 202Exercise Physiology

3

Mathematics (MT) core course - MA 132 recommended *

EN 102: WR 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

COMM 101Public Speaking

3

Philosophy (PH) core course *

One (1) elective

3

 

Year Two - Spring

BIO 162Anatomy and Physiology II *

3

BIO 162LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

HPR 215Introduction to Public Health

3

HPR 230Community Health

3

HI History (HI) core course *

3

One (1) elective

3

 

Year Three - Fall

HPR 240Principles of Epidemiology

3

HPR 301Health/Fitness Program Management

3

LA 250Legal Aspects of Health Care

3

EN Literature (LT) core course *

3

Social Science (SS) core course *

3

 

Year Three - Spring

HPR 330Designing Public Health Programs

3

Depth in Faith and Reason core course *

3

Depth in Humanities core course

3

One (1) health and human performance activity elective

One (1) elective - HPR 335 Current Topics in Public Health recommended

One (1) elective

3

 

Year Four - Fall

HPR 210First Aid and Safety

1

HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3

HPR 340Nutrition for Optimal Health

3

HPR 410Anatomical Kinesiology

3

Two (2) electives

6

Year Four - Spring

HPR 400Senior Internship

3

HPR 406Stress Management *

3

HPR 430Public Health Capstone

3

One (1) elective

3

HPR 406: DSCI core course

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.