HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Programs

B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science

Applied Health Science Concentration

The applied health science program of study prepares students to serve as administrative leaders of health, fitness and conditioning programs in the corporate, commercial or university setting in which apparently healthy individuals, and those individuals with controlled disease, participate in health promotion, fitness and conditioning activities. Career paths include corporate fitness director, strength and conditioning specialist, wellness director and exercise physiologist. A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for entry into practicum and clinical experiences.

Program of study: Applied Health Science

General Education

• BIOL 101 Biological Concepts – 3 cr
• BIOZ 101L Biological Concepts Laboratory – 1 cr
• ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric Workshop I – 3 cr
• ENGL 200 Writing and Rhetoric Workshop II – 3 cr
• MATH 131 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics or equivalent – 3 cr
• PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology – 4 cr
• PSYC 304 Live Span Developmental Psychology – 3 cr
• STAT 210 Basic Principles of Statistics – 3 cr
• American Studies elective – 3 cr
• Global Studies elective – 3 cr
• Oral Communication elective – 3 cr
• Social Sciences elective – 3 cr
• Visual and Performing Arts elective(s) – 2 cr
Total credits: 37

General Electives

• Select electives with advisor – 3 cr
Total credits: 3

Allied Professional Core

• BIOL 205 Human Anatomy – 3 cr
• BIOZ 205L Human Anatomy Laboratory – 1 cr
• BIOL/PHIS 206 Human Physiology – 3 cr
• BIOZ/PHIZ 206L Human Physiology Laboratory – 1 cr
• CHEM110 Chemistry and Society – 3 cr
• CHEZ 110L Chemistry and Society Laboratory – 1 cr
Total credits: 12

HPEX Required Core

• HPEX 200 Strength, Endurance and Flexibility Training – 3 cr
• HPEX 240 Introduction to Health Professions – 3 cr
• HPEX 334 Measurement and Analysis in Teaching & Exercise Science – 3 cr
• HPEZ 334L Measurement and Analysis in Teaching & Exercise Science Lab – 1 cr
• HPEX 350 Nutrition – 3 cr• HPEX 375 Physiology of Exercise – 3 cr
• HPEZ 375L Physiology of Exercise Laboratory – 1 cr
• HPEX 440 Chronic Disease and Exercise Management – 3 cr
• HPEX 445 Organization and Administration of Health Professions – 3 cr
Total credits: 23

Applied Health Science Core

• HPEX 271 Safety, First Aid and CPR – 3 cr
• HPEX 357 Personal Health and Behavior Change – 3 cr
• HPEX 371Psychology of Physical Activity – 3 cr
• HPEX 373 Structural Kinesiology – 3 cr
• HPEZ 373L Structural Kinesiology Lab – 1 cr
• HPEX 374 Biomechanics – 3 cr
• HPEX 441 Assessment & Exercise Intervention in Health & Disease – 3 cr
• HPEX 470 Exercise Programming and Leadership – 3 cr
• PSYC 412 Health Psychology – 3 cr
Total credits: 25

Applied Health Science Selectives
Select 13 credits from the following courses:

• HPEX 250 Medical Terminology – 1 cr
• HPEX 354 Coping and Adaptation – 3 cr
• PSYC 401 Physiological Psychology – 3 cr
• HEMS 505 Contemporary Issues in Health – 3 cr
• HEMS 521 Pathomechanics of Sports Injuries – 3 cr
• HEMS 540 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Pharmacology – 3 cr
• HEMS 550 Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Management – 3 cr
• SOCY 445 Medical Sociology – 3 cr
Total credits: 13

Clinical Experiences

• HPEX 393 Field Practicum – 3 cr
• HPEX 495 Clinical Experience – 6 cr
• HPEX 496 Clinical Experience – 6 cr
Total credits: 15

Optional concentrations in Applied Health Science:

Pre-Occupational Therapy Option

For Applied Health Science students interested in pursuing graduate study in Occupational Therapy, no additional course work is required. All prerequisite courses for Occupational Therapy are included in the Applied Health Science curriculum. The VCU Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is designed for persons who have at least 90 credits toward a bachelor’s degree, or an undergraduate degree. Students should consult with their adviser if they plan to complete this program option.

Pre-Physical Therapy Option

For Applied Health Science students interested in pursuing graduate study in physical therapy, the following courses should be taken in addition to the courses specified in the above program of study:

General Education credits

• MATH 151 or higher – 4 cr
• PSYC 304 Life Span Developmental Psychology – 3 cr
• PSYC 407 Psychology of the Abnormal – 3 cr
Total credits: 10

Applied Health Science selectives

Physical Therapy Cognate

• BIOL 102 Science of Heredity or BIOL 152 Introduction to Biological Science II – 3 cr
• BIOZ 102L Science of Heredity Laboratory or BIOZ 152L Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory II – 1 cr
• CHEM 101 General Chemistry – 3 cr
• CHEZ/FRSZ 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I – 1 cr
• CHEM 102 General Chemistry – 3 cr
• CHEZ/FRSZ 102L General Chemistry Laboratory II – 1 cr
• PHYS 201 General Physics – 4 cr
• PHYS 202 General Physics – 4 cr
Total credits: 20

Applied Health Science Core

• PHIL 213 Ethics in Health Care substituted for PSYC 412

In addition, students are encouraged to complete BIOL 218 Cell Biology and BIOL 308 Vertebrate Histology

Total Credits: 130