Curriculum: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

This course covers the study of the physiological systems of the human body and how they relate to exercise and stress. Topics include energy systems, metabolism, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, neural, endocrine, environmental, and work physiology.

This course is an introduction to physics for future health care professionals. Lectures and labs are centered around a survey of topics that apply to the allied health profession. Topics include mechanics (units, motion, forces, friction, gravity, inertia, lever systems, momentum, work, energy, power), thermodynamics (temperature and heat), pressure and fluids, waves and sound, basic electricity and safety, and light.

This course introduces students to the language of medicine and allied health while reviewing the major organ systems of the body. Students will learn at their own pace within the boundaries of the course schedule.

This course considers ethical theories and principles applicable to the allied health professions. Using scholarly inquiry, the student will analyze ethical dilemmas that may occur in the student’s professional role as well as other disciplines. The student will address ethical issues across the lifespan in diverse socioeconomic and cultural situations.

A one-semester comprehensive introduction to statistics suitable for students in biology, nursing, allied health, and applied science. Discussion of data, frequency distributions, graphical and numerical summaries, design of statistical studies, and probability as a basis for statistical inference and prediction. The concepts and practice of statistical inference including confidence intervals, one and two sample t-tests, chi-square tests, regression and analysis of variance, with attention to selecting the procedure(s) appropriate for the question and data structure, and interpreting and using the result.

This course is designed to provide the student with basic, hands-on information in human surface anatomy and the origins, insertions, actions and nerve supply of the major muscles of the body. It also introduces the students to basic palpation and other handling techniques necessary to perform physical assessments. Basic information on common musculoskeletal injuries and conditions is included in the course.

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the fields of Biomechanics and Kinesiology. This includes terminology, an examination of concepts and principles, and performing the analyses and calculations necessary to examine mechanical characteristics of basic human movements. Students will also examine the basic structural and kinematic characteristics of the musculoskeletal system, including the major joints of the spine and the extremities. This course is designed to meet the skills sets described by the ACSM and the NSCA as necessary components for entry level certifications.

This course looks at the importance of an appropriate diet and nutritional practices in one’s life. It provides students with an introductory look at macronutrients and micronutrients. It reviews their basic metabolism, absorption, transport, and their effects on an individual’s diet to promote optimal health and lessen the risk for chronic disease. Students will assess and compare dietary intakes to national reference standards.

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the neuroanatomic and neuro-muscular components of human movement. This includes terminology, basic neuro-anatomy as it relates to the neuromuscular system, an examination of concepts and principles of movement control and motor learning. Students will execute self-directed motor learning activities, performing the observations and analyses necessary to form conclusions regarding the neuromuscular performance characteristics of human movements.

This course provides an introduction to developmental science, focusing specifically on developmental theories, research methods, and findings relevant to human development across the lifespan. The course will cover the development of the brain, the development of perception and cognition, social and emotional development, abnormal development, and the influences of biological, sociocultural, and psychological factors on development.

The course focuses on common pharmacologic agents and their effects on health and health behaviors. The students will learn the general classifications and subclassifications of common pharmacologic substances, their indications and contraindications for use, and their actions and side-effects. Included in the course is a discussion of basic physiology and how these agents alter it, how those alterations affect activity tolerance, and the necessary adjustments in activity programs in order for those programs to remain safe. The basic pathophysiology of common medical conditions will be introduced as it relates to the effects and side-effects of drugs commonly used for that condition.