Bachelor of Arts Major in Health and Exercise Sciences Concentration in Health and Exercise Science

University of the Pacific

The Health and Exercise Science concentration is scientifically based and human oriented. It prepares students for careers and/or further graduate study in health and fitness related areas such as physician assistant, nurse practitioner, medicine, chiropractics, nursing, athletic training, nutrition and exercise/work physiology. A primary goal of this concentration is to provide a scholarly environment in classes and laboratories that supports and encourages the application of theoretical concepts. Students study and apply principles relevant to the rehabilitation and enhancement of human performance.In addition to completing the Health and Exercise Sciences, students must successfully complete a series of courses within the department and courses drawn from the life and physical sciences.Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in health, exercise and sport sciences with a concentration in health and exercise science.OutcomesMeet all requirements to enter graduate programs in medicine or allied health sciences, particularly physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant programs.Apply fundamental concepts of exercise biology to fulfilling health-related goals of a physical training programUse concepts, language, and major theories of exercise physiology to describe acute responses to exercise and chronic adaptations to exercise trainingBecome reflective pre-professionals that are knowledgeable consumers of exercise science research in order to prescribe evidence-based exercise programs and be familiar with common measurement techniques and equipment in exercise science.Develop the skills necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate effective and individualized exercise- or health-related exercise programs.Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for success and advancement in the fields of health and exercise sciences.

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