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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, public health (MPH), business administration (MBA), recreational therapy (MS), or nutritional science (MS). The proposed course plan in Health, Nutrition, and Wellness 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

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 health, nutrition, and wellness core courses and have a cumulative 2.5 GPA to graduate.

Bachelor of Science Degree

General Education

Total Credit Hours:46

Piedmont University Requirement (1 hour)

Applied Health Science Foundation

BIOL 1101General Biology I

3
BIOL 2150Medical Microbiology

4
HSCS 2210Basic Nutrition

3
 
MATH 1100College Algebra

3
OR
MATH 1113Precalculus

3
OR
MATH 2450Calculus I

4
Total Credit Hours:13-14

BIOL 2100, BIOL 2110, BLAB 1101, MATH 2100, PSYC 2290: Courses required by Exercise and Sport Science included under General Education and not counted again here.

Applied Health Science Concentration

All Required.

ATRG 2202Care and Prevention

3
EDPE 2271School and Community Health, B-12

3
EDPE Elective

1
HSCS 1101Emergency Techniques

2
HSCS 1110Introduction to Health Sciences

3
HSCS 2221Kinesiology and Biomechanics

3
HSCS 2270Clinical Nutrition

3
HSCS 2301Health Promotion, Physical Activity, and Wellness

3
HSCS 3301Physiology of Exercise

4
HSCS 3302Pathology and Pharmacology

4
HSCS 3321Fitness Assessment and Prescription

3
HSCS 3331Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

3
HSCS 3395Cross-Cultural Health

3
HSCS 3440Sport Psychology

3
HSCS 4410Research Methodology in Health Sciences

3
HSCS 4411Health Policy, Law, and Issues

3
HSCS 4420Exercise for Special Populations

3
HSCS 4440Sport Nutrition

3
HSCS 4450Health Sciences Capstone (Capstone Course)

3
Total Credit Hours:56

EDPE Elective: 1 hour of credit

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:5-6

Total Credit Hours: 121

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