Rehabilitation Sciences

HEALTH SCIENCES,
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Career Opportunities

Sports and Biomechanics Concentration

The Sports and Biomechanics concentration is designed to prepare undergraduate college students for graduate studies in the areas of physical therapy, ergonomics, biomechanics, exercise physiology or athletic training.  While the background in kinesiology, sports and wellness may also provide job opportunities in fitness or retail settings, graduates with this degree are likely to continue with their education and enroll in physical therapy, health administration, athletic training, nutrition, occupational therapy or biomechanics programs.  A master’s degree is the minimum degree for many of these licensed allied health professions. 

Exercise Science Concentration

The Exercise Science concentration will also prepare undergraduate college students for graduate studies.  The coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and exercise physiology will provide a strong foundation for continuation in physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, nutrition, genetic counseling or exercise physiology programs.  Courses in this concentration will also provide the prerequisites generally required for applying to medical, dental or veterinary schools. 

Upon completion of this degree:

Students who choose not to pursue an advanced degree have career opportunities with their bachelor’s degree.  Students meet the eligibility requirements to sit for certification exams through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).  Through the ACSM, students are eligible for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor endorsements.  Through the NSCA, students are eligible for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) endorsement.

These certifications are entry level endorsements for employment in the private health/fitness industry, health and/or rehabilitation centers as exercise supervisors, high schools and universities.  With additional professional experience, these certifications can lead to advanced endorsements through both the ACSM and the NSCA.

Admission Requirements

High School Students: High school graduates interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences must meet admission requirements of the College of Allied Health Sciences.  These requirements include four units of college preparatory English, 3 units of college-preparatory mathematics, 2 unites of science, 2 units of social science, 2 units of foreign language, 1 unit of fine arts, 2 units of any of the above.  Because of the need to include college coursework in the science and math areas, successful completion of 2 years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, one year of high school chemistry and one year of high school biology is recommended.  For students entering the Exercise Science concentration, pre-calculus is recommended.

Admission by Transfer

Transfer students must meet the requirements of the College of Allied Health Sciences. 

HLSC Junior Level Progression Form will need to be completed and submitted to the Health Science Coordinator, Dr. Thomas Herrmann, by April 1, 2008 if you plan to start your junior year in Fall 2008.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences offers students the opportunity to pursue undergraduate coursework in the area of health science with applications to biomechanics, sports, exercise, wellness, gerontology, marketing, administration, industry, ergonomics and research.  The integrated science preparation also offers a strong background for individuals planning to apply to related allied health and medical graduate programs.
 

Curriculum consists of three areas of requirements: major requirements, additional general education requirements, and concentration requirements.  NOTE:  This curriculum is currently under review and changes are anticipated. Students are informed that requirements for graduation may be changed.

Curriculum Grids

For further information

For additional information, call or write:
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Allied Health Sciences
3202 Eden Avenue
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati OH 45267-0394
(513) 558-7477

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