Marymount University
Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13
Health Sciences
Health Sciences (B.S.)
This undergraduate program, grounded in the Liberal Arts Core of the University, provides students resources for developing professional skills in exercise testing, physical activity leadership, health and fitness assessment, exercise programming, and health promotion. Graduates are prepared for beginning administrative, supervisory, and leadership positions in commercial and community health and athletic clubs, in corporate fitness and wellness programs, and for graduate study in Health, Exercise Science, or Physical Therapy. In addition, qualified students may apply for an accelerated B.S. to M.S. program in Health Promotion Management.
Students will choose from two emphasis areas: Health Promotion or Pre-Physical Therapy.
Students completing the baccalaureate degree in Marymount’s Health Sciences programs are qualified to apply for health fitness specialist (HFS) certification by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
- demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to function as competent entry-level professionals in the health/fitness industry as determined by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or to attend graduate school;
- acquire and demonstrate competence in using technology-based and non-technology-based equipment, industry tools/inventories, and/or other practical "hands-on" applications in health and wellness as determined by ACSM;
- demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and/or counsel individuals regarding lifestyle modification;
- successfully respond in a rational, sensitive, and critical thinking manner about values and ethics in the health and wellness field;
- demonstrate an ability to use technology in the classroom, in designing and evaluating health promotion programs, and/or in the clinical setting;
- gather, evaluate, and utilize appropriate information to address the health needs/concerns of individuals or groups.
Health Promotion Emphasis
This emphasis area is based upon recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Students taking this emphasis are strongly encouraged to pursue an interdisciplinary minor in Public Health (see Public Health minor) 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 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, 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 150-hour, 3-credit internship.
Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 410, and HPR 415.
Degree Requirements
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and 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 a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.
BIO 151 General Biology I
BIO 152 General Biology II
BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II
HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science
HPR 202 Exercise Physiology
HPR 225 Health Psychology
HPR 230 Community Health
HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology or HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health
HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine
HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training
HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management
HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment
HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs
HPR 308 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Illness
HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health
HPR 400 Internship
HPR 406 Stress Management
HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology
HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance
Health and Human Performance activity elective
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development
Sample Degree Plan — Health Sciences (Health Promotion Emphasis)
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
BIO 151 General Biology I (NS core course) § *
HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise §
EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*
Mathematics (MT) core course*
DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*
Year One — Spring
BIO 152 General Biology II §
EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*
PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course (Economics, Politics, Sociology)*
Elective
Year Two — Fall
BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I (NS core course) § *
HPR 225 Health Psychology § *
HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine §
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course) § *
TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1) core course*
Year Two — Spring
BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II §
HPR 202 Exercise Physiology §
HPR 230 Community Health §
HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training §
Introductory History (HI-1) core course*
Year Three — Fall
HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management § *
HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment § *
HPR 308 or NU 304 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Fitness § *
Health and Human Performance activity elective §
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*
Elective
Year Three — Spring
HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs §
COM 300 Report Writing*
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*
HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology § or elective
Year Four — Fall
HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health § or elective
HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health §
HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology §
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*
Year Four — Spring
HPR 400 Internship § *
HPR 406 Stress Management (SS-2 core course) § *
HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance § *
Elective
§ Requirement for the major
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis
This emphasis area 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 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, 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 150-hour, 3-credit internship.
Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 410, and HPR 415.
Degree Requirements
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and 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 a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.
BIO 151 General Biology I
BIO 152 General Biology II
BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II
CHM 151 Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 152 Principles of Chemistry II
HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science
HPR 202 Exercise Physiology
HPR 225 Health Psychology
HPR 230 Community Health
HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine
HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training
HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management
HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment
HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs
HPR 308 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Illness
HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health
HPR 400 Internship
HPR 406 Stress Management
HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology
HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance
MA 132 Statistical Analysis
MA 181 Calculus I, or MA 171 Calculus with Precalculus A and MA 172 Calculus with
Precalculus B
PHYS 171 General Physics I
PHYS 172 General Physics II
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development
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 151 General Biology I (NS core course) § *
HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise §
EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*
DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*
Year One — Spring
BIO 152 General Biology II §
HPR 230 Community Health §
EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*
Introductory History (HI-1) core course*
TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1) core course*
Year Two — Fall
BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I (NS core course) § *
HPR 225 Health Psychology § *
HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine §
HPR 308 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Fitness § *
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*
Year Two — Spring
BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II §
HPR 202 Exercise Physiology §
MA 132 Statistical Analysis (MT core course) § *
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course) § *
PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*
Year Three — Fall
CHM 151 Principles of Chemistry I §
HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management § *
HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment § *
MA 181 Calculus I § or MA 171 Calculus with Precalulus A §
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*
Year Three — Spring
CHM 152 Principles of Chemistry II §
HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training §
HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs §
HPR 406 Stress Management (SS-2 core course) § *
Elective or MA 172 Calculus with Precalculus B §
Year Four — Fall
HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health §
HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology §
PHYS 171 General Physics I §
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*
Year Four — Spring
HPR 400 Internship § *
HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance § *
PHYS 172 General Physics II §
COM 300 Report Writing*
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
§ Requirement for the major
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
Health Sciences (Minor)
Admission Requirement: Students who are in good academic standing at the end of the freshman year may declare a minor in Health Sciences, Health Promotion emphasis.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.0 or better is required in all courses applied to the minor.
Minor Requirements
HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science
HPR 202 Exercise Physiology
HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment
HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs
HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health
3 credits in HPR electives
The Combined B.S./M.S. Program in Health Promotion Management
This dual program allows advanced students to complete a B.S. in Health Sciences and an M.S. in Health Promotion Management in five years.
Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting Universitywide undergraduate admission requirements, undergraduate students with a major in Health Sciences must have the following prerequisites to apply:
- 93 undergraduate credits completed (typically at the end of the junior year);
- completion of all undergraduate Health Sciences course requirements for the major (28 credits) except HPR 340, HPR 406, HPR 410, and HPR 415;
- a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0;
- a minimum GPA in the major of 3.5; and
- two recommendation letters (one of which must be from a Health and Human Performance advisor).
Qualified students will take graduate Health Promotion Management courses during their senior year. These students are automatically admitted to the M.S. program at the end of their senior year, typically after completing a total of 120 undergraduate and graduate credits while maintaining the required GPAs. The GRE and interview are waived. Students complete 36 graduate credits in their fourth and fifth years of study to complete the M.S. in Health Promotion Management. Please see the University’s Graduate Catalog for details on the M.S. in Health Promotion Management program as well as graduate academic policies and course descriptions.
Graduate Student Status: Upon satisfactory completion of HPR 501, HPR 520, HPR 540, HPR 555, and awarding of the B.S. degree in Health Sciences, the student attains full admission to the M.S. program and is subject to all graduate student policies and procedures.
Degree Requirements
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.
B.S./M.S. Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.
BIO 151 Biology I
BIO 152 Biology II
BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II
HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science
HPR 202 Exercise Physiology
HPR 225 Health Psychology
HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology or HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health †
HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine
HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training
HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment
HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs
HPR 308 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Illness
HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health
HPR 406 Stress Management
HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology
HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance
HPR 500 Exercise Physiology or HPR 534 Topics in Nutrition and Weight Measurement †
HPR 501 Foundations of Health Education
HPR 502 Introduction to Public Health and Preventive Medicine
HPR 520 Epidemiology
HPR 540 Designing and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
HPR 555 Health Communication
HPR 598 Internship
Health and Human Performance activity elective
NU 591 Health Care Research
6 credits in 500-level Health and Human Performance electives
6 credits in other 500-level electives
† One of these courses satisfies a requirement for the M.S. in Health Promotion Management.
Sample Degree Plan — Health Sciences/Health Promotion Management (B.S./M.S.)
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
BIO 151 General Biology I (NS core course) § *
HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise §
EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*
Mathematics (MT) core course*
DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*
Year One — Spring
BIO 152 General Biology II §
HPR 202 Exercise Physiology §
EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*
PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*
Year Two — Fall
BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I (NS core course) § *
HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine §
PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course) *
TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1) core course*
Elective
Year Two — Spring
BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II §
HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training §
Introductory History (HI-1) core course*
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*
HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology § † or elective
Year Three — Fall
HPR 225 Health Psychology § *
HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health § † or elective
HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment § *
HPR 308 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Fitness § *
Health and Human Performance activity elective §
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*
Year Three — Spring
COM 300 Report Writing *
HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs §
Two (2) Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core courses*
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*
Year Three — Summer
Elective
Year Four — Fall
HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health §
HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology §
HPR 501 Foundations of Health Education §
HPR 540 Designing and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs §
Year Four — Spring
HPR 406 Stress Management (SS-2 core course) § *
HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance § *
HPR 520 Epidemiology §
HPR 555 Health Communication §
Year Four — Summer
HPR 502 Introduction to Public Health §
Health and Human Performance or other graduate elective §
Year Five — Fall
Two (2) Health and Human Performance or other graduate electives §
NU 591 Health Care Research §
Year Five — Spring
Health and Human Performance or other graduate elective §
HPR 500 Exercise Physiology § † or HPR 534 Topics in Nutrition and Weight Management § †
HPR 598 Internship § *
§ Requirement for the major and/or graduate degree
† Satisfies a requirement for the M.S. in Health Promotion Management
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
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