2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Health Sciences, B.S. |
120 Credits Required for Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Overview
The Health Science major provides educational opportunities that prepare students for a career as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or a Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) and/or a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). “A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist is a professional who designs and implements strength training and conditioning programs for athletes in a team setting.” (NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association) “A certified Exercise Physiologist conducts and interprets physical fitness assessments and develops exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.” (ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine) A Certified Health Education Specialist works with individuals and communities to improve or maintain their health by engaging in behaviors that promote positive health. (NCHEC - National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.)
Students begin their professional phase of the Health Science major during their freshman year at the University. Students are formally accepted to the Health Science major on admission to the University (see program admission criteria). Throughout their course of study, students gain a sound educational basis for professional practice, which is infused with Franciscan values.
The Health Science Major (HS) is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills established by the NSCA, ACSM and/or NCHEC to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP) and/or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). In addition, the HS Major can be tailored to prepare students interested in graduate programs in areas such as Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physician’s Assistant. (Note: Students may use electives to help meet pre-requisites for their desired area of graduate study.)
Mission Statement
In accordance with, and reflective of, the Mission of Neumann University, the Health Science major provides a service-orientated education for students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Health Science. Students acquire the knowledge and skills of a strength and conditioning specialist, exercise physiologist and/or health education specialist through classroom and clinical instruction. Graduates are prepared to carry out diverse responsibilities in roles with flexible boundaries, to view learning as a lifelong process, and to value the inherent dignity of human beings regardless of individual differences.
Program Philosophy
The Health Science Major is dedicated to respond to the changing environment of health care. Our goal is to prepare well educated professionals that will emerge as contributing members of the Strength and Conditioning profession, Exercise Physiology and/or Health Education profession. Faculty are active at all levels of these professions and are committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience to the students.
Classroom learning in the Health Science major infuses Franciscan values in addition to required knowledge determined by the NSCA, ACSM and/or NCHEC. Classroom learning is also supplemented by a clinical rotation that provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and experiences with various athletic and/or patient populations, served by these professions.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences and will be able to:
- Utilize, the cognitive knowledge required in health professions, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology and/or health education through competent practice in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
- Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, health, and sport performance.
- Synthesize and apply skills and knowledge from the health science disciplines in a professional setting.
- Demonstrate excellent critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills appropriate for health care settings.
- Complete requirements for admission to graduate programs in allied health professions or for careers in healthcare.
Program Admission Criteria
Requirements for candidates for admission to the Health Science major:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum cumulative High School GPA of 2.50..
- For students from a non-English speaking country or for whom English is a second language, results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be submitted and a minimum score of 84 is required.
Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements
Progression in the Health Science major leading to a Bachelor of Science degree requires students to:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher for Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology and Health Education.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher for Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy.
- If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below the required GPA, he/she is placed on Program Probation for one semester. If the student’s cumulative GPA remains below the required GPA after one semester of Program Probation, he/she will be dismissed from the program. The student may reapply for admission to the Health Science Major once his/her cumulative GPA is at or above the required GPA.
- Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Meet required health standards prior to internship (HSC 497, HSC 498 and/or HSC 499).
- Present proof of current Criminal Background Clearance prior to internship (HSC 497, HSC 498 and/or HSC 499).*
- Present proof of current Child Abuse Clearance prior to internship (HSC 497, HSC 498 and/or HSC 499).*
- Present proof of FBI Fingerprint results prior to internship (HSC 497, HSC 498 and/or HSC 499).*
- Attain a grade of “C” or better in HSC 497, HSC 498 and/or HSC 499.
*A criminal record and/or history of child abuse may prohibit clinical placement and, subsequently, result in failure to meet degree requirements.
Clinical Internship/Practical Observation
To enter the clinical internship in the junior/senior year, students must successfully completed all prerequisites and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00. The internship requires a minimum of 200 hours of clinical practice. Students in any of the pre-graduate tracks must complete a 100 hour observation.
Transportation
Each Health Science student is responsible for transportation to and from internship/observation sites.
Major Requirements: 44 Credits
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 105 Basic Functional Anatomy 3 Credits
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 245 Resistance Training and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 260 Exercise Technique and Prescription 3 Credits
- HSC 270 Program Design in Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 290 Advanced Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 300 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations 3 Credits
- HSC 305 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
- HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
- HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 489 NSCA Exam Prep 1 Credit
- HSC 499 Strength and Conditioning Internship 3 Credits
Allied Requirements: 25 Credits
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO Biology w/Lab 4 Credits
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
Major Requirements: 35 Credits
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 105 Basic Functional Anatomy 3 Credits
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 245 Resistance Training and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 300 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations 3 Credits
- HSC 305 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
- HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
- HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 488 ACSM Exam Prep 1 Credit
- HSC 498 Exercise Physiology Internship 3 Credits
Allied Requirements: 24 Credits
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 212 Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
Major Requirements: 26 Credits
- HSC 105 Basic Functional Anatomy 3 Credits
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
- HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
- HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 480 Health Care Observation 1 Credits
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
Allied Requirements: 29 Credits
- Biology w/Lab 4 Credits
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- Chemistry w/Lab 4 Credits
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- Physics w/Lab 4 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
Health Science Elective Requirements: 22 Credits
- Select 22 credits from coures listed below:
- SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
- Biology Course w/Lab 4 Credits
- Chemistry Course w/Lab 4 Credits
- Math Course (103 or above) 3 Credits
- Physics II w/Lab 4 Credits
- HSC- Health Science Course (Any)
- NUR-Nursing Course (Any)
- ATR- Athletic Training (Any)
- SW- Social Work (Any)
Major Requirements: 41 Credits
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- HSC 320 Health Education Needs Assessment 3 Credits
- HSC 330 Health Education Planning 3 Credits
- HSC 340 Health Education Implementation 3 Credits
- HSC 350 Health Education Evaluation and Research 3 Credits
- HSC 410 Health Education Administration 3 Credits
- HSC 420 Health Education Resource 3 Credits
- HSC 430 Health Education Promotion 3 Credits
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 487 CHES Exam Prep 1 Credit
- HSC 497 Health Educator Internship 3 Credits
- HSC Electives 6 Credits
Allied Requirements: 21 Credits
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
- Language 101 or Elective 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 105 Basic Functional Anatomy 3 Credits
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
- Language 102 3 Credits
- BIO Biology w/Lab 4 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
- HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- ENG Literature Core 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 245 Resistance Training and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
- HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
- Fine Arts Core 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- HSC 260 Exercise Technique and Prescription 3 Credits
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
- PHIL Core 3 Credits
- THEO Core 3 Credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (13 Credits)
- HSC 270 Program Design in Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 300 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations 3 Credits
- HSC 305 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations Lab 1 Credit
- Electives 3 Credits
- History Core 3 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (12 Credits)
- HSC 290 Advanced Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- Electives 6 Credits
Senior Year: Spring Semester (12 Credits)
- HSC 489 NSCA Exam Prep 1 Credit
- HSC 499 Strength and Conditioning Internship 3 Credits
- Electives 8 Credits
Freshman Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
- Language 101 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 105 Basic Functional Anatomy 3 Credits
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
- Modern Language 102 3 Credits
- History Core 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
- HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- ENG Literature Core 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
- HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
- Fine Arts Core 3 Credits
- THEO Core 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
- PHIL Core 3 Credits
- Electives 3 Credits
- HIstory CORE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (13 Credits)
- HSC 300 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations 3 Credits
- HSC 305 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations Lab 1 Credit
- Electives 9 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (12 Credits)
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 498 Exercise Physiology Internship 3 Credits
- Electives 6 Credits
Freshman Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- CHEM 107 General Chemistry I 3 Credits
- CHEM 117 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
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- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- Language 101 or Elective 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring Semester (16 Credits)
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
- Language 102 3 Credits
- History Core 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
- HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- ENG Literature Core 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
- HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
- Health Science Electives 6 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- BIO 107 General Biology I 3 Credits
- BIO 117 General Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- PHY 107 Physics I 3 Credits
- PHY 117 Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
- Health Science Electives 6 Credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (12 Credits)
- HSC 480 Health Care Observation 1 Credits
- Health Science Electives 10 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (12 Credits)
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- Health Science Electives 6 Credits
- PHIL Core 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
- Foreign Language 101 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring Semester (16 Credits)
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
- Foreign Language 102 3 Credits
- History CORE 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (16 Credits)
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- HSC 320 Health Education Needs Assessment 3 Credits
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- Fine Arts CORE 3 Credits
- Eng Literature CORE 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (16 Credits)
- HSC 330 Health Education Planning 3 Credits
- HSC 340 Health Education Implementation 3 Credits
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
- Theo CORE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- HSC 350 Health Education Evaluation and Research 3 Credits
- HSC 410 Health Education Administration 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
- HSC Elective 3 Credits
- Phil CORE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- HSC 420 Health Education Resource 3 Credits
- HSC 430 Health Education Promotion 3 Credits
- HSC Electives 3 Credits
- Electives 6 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (13 Credits)
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- Electives 10 Credits
Senior Year: Spring Semester (12 Credits)
- HSC 487 CHES Exam Prep 1 Credit
- HSC 497 Health Educator Internship 3 Credits
- Electives 8 Credits