2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Health Sciences (B.S.): Health & Wellness Coaching Concentration - J


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Program Description

Students majoring in Health Sciences at NVU-Johnson choose one of two concentrations: Health Sciences (B.S.): Health & Wellness Coaching concentration or Health Sciences (B.S.): Pre-Professional Health Science concentration. Students graduate with a B.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in one of these specialties.

The major is designed for students wishing to pursue careers in health and wellness and the allied health fields. It trains students in the basic sciences, including biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology; assessment of health status; the disease process; nutrition and fitness; and the scientific method. Graduates are prepared for a variety of career options as well as graduate study (which is required for students pursuing careers as physical therapists, physician assistants, occupational therapists and similar fields). In addition, with the current increases in lifestyle-related disease and the growing elderly population, graduates will be poised to take advantage of new prospects in the health field.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate through both speaking and writing an understanding of biological, physical and social sciences related to contemporary health issues.
  2. Use both qualitative and quantitative methods to appraise risk factors and health status in diverse populations, and then design safe and effective programs to target these factors in healthy and diseased populations.
  3. Possess in-depth understanding of the scientific method and the ability to accurately interpret and apply scientific findings related to the human body, health, and disease.
  4. Possess the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in personal training, corporate health/wellness, community health education, and health/wellness counseling.
  5. Be well-prepared for examinations leading to nationally recognized Health & Wellness Coaching certifications.

Health & Wellness Coaching Concentration (35 credits)


Total: 61-63 credits


Graduate Study Advisory


Some graduate programs may have admission requirements as noted below that are not included in this program of study (e.g., see below). Electives should be identified early in the degree program and in discussion with an advisor about academic and career goals.

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs sometimes require the following additional prerequisites:
  • Doctor of Chiropractic programs often require the following additional prerequisite:
  • Physician’s Assistant (PA) graduate programs often require the following prerequisites:
    • Two semesters of 4-credit advanced biology courses (3000- or 4000-level).  Replacement of PHY 2031  - Fundamentals Physics I and PHY 2032  - Fundamentals Phyics II with these courses is recommended for those interested in PA programs.

Secondary Teaching License in Science


Students pursuing licensure endorsement to teach science in grades 7-12 must successfully complete one of the approved majors for this endorsement (the Biology: Field Naturalist (B.A.) - J , Biology (B.S.): Pre-Medical Concentration - J Health Sciences (B.S.): Health & Wellness Coaching Concentration - J Environmental Science (B.S.): Environmental Analysis & Assessment concentration - J , or Environmental Science (B.S.): Environmental Policy & Advocacy concentration - J ), as well as specific teacher-education coursework and requirements. Please refer to the Secondary Teacher Licensure Program - J  section for details.

Important:


In order to earn a degree, you must successfully complete all requirements for your major as listed here AND meet all other Degree Requirements , including the General Education Core Curriculum  and NVU Graduation Standards .

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