Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

student at Lower PondThe health sciences major is designed for students wishing to pursue careers in health and physical education, adult and corporate fitness, or the allied medical professions including athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, physician's assistant and nursing.

The health sciences are one of the fastest growing fields in the United States, and JSC is well-equipped to serve students with interests in these disciplines. For example, our Human Performance Laboratory is made up of contemporary exercise and health monitoring technology: biofeedback equipment, metabolic and heart/lung monitoring devices, exercise bicycles, treadmills and rowing machines.

Because of the wide variety of career options available in this major, entering students are encouraged to obtain a faculty advisor as soon as possible so that an appropriate plan of study can be developed according to your career aspirations.

Additionally, students who graduate from Johnson State College may obtain athletic training certification (NATA) through a reciprocal agreement with Plymouth State University of New Hampshire.

Required Core Courses                                                        Credits

AHS-1010

Contemporary Health Issues

3

AHS-2040

Advanced First Aid & Emergency Care

4

AHS-2130

Programs for Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

AHS-3120

Kinesiology

3

AHS-3230

Physiology of Exercise

4

AHS-4030

Psychology of Sports and Exercise

3

BIO-1210

Introduction to Psychology

4

BIO-2011

Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIO-2012

Anatomy & Physiology II

4

BIO-3180

Nutrition

3

PSY-1010

Introduction to Psychology

3

                                                            

Health & Exercise Science Requirements                 Credits

AHS-4060

Cardiopulmonary Assessment, Rehabilitation & Training

3

AHS-4110

Psychophysiology of Stress

3

AHS-4810

Internship or AHS 4XXX Senior Research

3-6

CHE-1031

General Chemistry I

4

CHE-1032

Chemistry II

4

    

Electives

In addition to completing the core program and health and exercise science requirements above, each student must choose two of the following courses in consultation with his/her advisor about career goals. At least one of these must be a 4-credit course.

Fitness Courses : 0.5 or 1.0 credits each                  Credits

PED-1010

Aerobics, Water Aerobics, Weight Training, Weight Training for Women, Winter Sports Conditioning, Yoga

 

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4

AHS-1080

Lifetime Fitness

 

AHS-3043

Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

4

AHS-3050

Introduction to Pharmacology

3

BIO-3125

Biological Chemistry (offered every 3 years)

4

BIO-3130

Cellular Biology: A Molecular Approach (offered every 3 years)

4

BIO-3140

Microbiology (offered every 3 years)

4

CHE-3111

Organic Chemistry I

4

Total                                                                                            61-65

 

(Total Exclusive of General Education Requirements  50-54 Cr.)

Note: Students interested in pursuing medical school following completion of their bachelor's degree should take these standard prerequisite courses:

BIO-1211

Introduction to Biology: Ecology and Evolution

BIO-1212

Introduction to Biology: Cells and Genetic Basis of LIfe

CHE-1031

General Chemistry I

CHE-1032

General Chemistry II

CHE-3111

Organic Chemistry I

CHE-3112

Organic Chemistry II

PHY-1041

Physics I

PHY-1042

Physics II

 

Required or suggested by some medical schools are the following courses:

BIO-3125

Biological Chemistry

BIO-3220

Genetics

MAT-1531

Calculus I

MAT-2532

Calculus II

Course Descriptions, Degree and Program Details

For course descriptions and detailed information about your degree and program, see the Undergraduate Course Catalogue.