Health and Human Science (BS)
Hours - 48 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2023
Last Revised 7/02/2024
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Sciences
Sponsoring Program: Health and Human Science
Holokai Category: Math & Sciences
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Program Requirements
Core Requirements — 6 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHS 493 | Research Methods in Health and Human Science | F, W | 3.0 | MATH 121 recommended, junior or senior status required |
| HHS 399R or | Internship in Health and Human Science | F, W, S | 3.0 | Instructor consent required |
| HHS 494 | Student Research in Health and Human Science | F, W | 3.0 | HHS 493 |
Major Elective Requirements
*Students must take a minimum of 9 credits from each of the four major elective clusters (36 credits), plus 6 credits from any major electives, totaling 42 major elective credits. Capstone core credits, more than 6 credits, can count as major elective credits. 18 major elective credits must be 300 level or above.
Biological Science Electives — Choose any 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | Introduction to Human Biology | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| HHS 300 | Medical Terminology | S | 1.0 | |
| HHS 344 | Physiology of Exercise | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 285 | Introduction to Epidemiology | F, W | 3.0 | |
| BIOL 260C/LC | Human Anatomy/Lab - Cadaver Based | W | 4.0 | BIOL 112/L or BIOL 101, CHEM 101/L or CHEM 105 |
| BIOL 261/L | Human Physiology/Lab | F, W | 4.0 | BIOL 112/L or BIOL 101 |
| CHEM 101/L or | Introduction to General Chemistry/Lab or | F, W | 4.0 | CHEM 101. Prerequisite: none CHEM 101L. Prerequisite: pre- or corequisite: CHEM 101. |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | F, W | 3.0 | Pre- or corequisite MATH 110 with a C- or better (MATH 110 can be a corequisite if MATH 101 was completed-see Advisor), or ACT math score 24+, or SAT math score 590+. High school chemistry or CHEM 101 is highly recommended. |
| PSYC 111 | General Psychology | F, W, S | 3.0 |
Personal Health Electives — Choose any 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHS 115 | Personal Nutrition | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 135 | Health in Marriage and Family | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 177 | Personal Health & Wellness | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| HHS 325 | Prevention & Management of Disease | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 333 | Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 360 | Women’s Health | S | 3.0 |
Community Health Electives — Choose any 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHS 230 | Health Topics in Asia & Oceania | S | 3.0 | |
| HHS 270 | Community Nutrition | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 366 | Community and Public Health | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 369 | Youth Coaching | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 409 | Health & Human Behavior | F, W | 3.0 | |
| HHS 420 | Physical Activity in Public Health | S | 3.0 |
Health Leadership and Management Electives — Choose any 9 Credits
Other Electives — 6 Credits
Choose any 6 credits from above, not previously used, to equal at least 48 credits
Additional Program Requirements
No grade below "C-" accepted
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the Health and Human Science Program, students will:
- Instill in university students, habits and attitudes that will promote a healthy lifestyle complementary to the doctrine of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Assess needs, analyze challenges, and communicate solutions to issues in health and human science within Asia and Oceania.
- Plan, promote, implement, and evaluate health programs for individuals, families, and communities.
Program Descriptions
The program’s overall objective is to develop men and women of sound mind, body, and spirit who will have an influence upon society in developing healthy lifestyles of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness and being. In order to succeed in our mission, the Exercise and Sport Science Program is committed to the following three major goals:
- Instill in each university student habits and attitudes that will promote a healthy lifestyle and positive self-image.
- Prepare exercise and sports science majors who will:
- Have a working knowledge of the vital importance of fitness and wellness and its impact upon society.
- Be able to teach motor skills and their application within our culturally diverse environment.
- Develop skills and values necessary for success professionally and personally.
- Have an understanding of how the principles and philosophy of exercise and sports science coincide and complement the doctrine of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Assist faculty and staff on campus in developing and incorporating a lifestyle of personal health and wellness.