Wellness and Health Promotion BS
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major in wellness and health promotion consists of an interdisciplinary program of study in which students will prepare to implement health assessments and wellness programs in internships. The degree endeavors to promote scholarly inquiry and cultivate professionals capable of assisting others in developing self-responsibility for their own health and wellness through healthy, active lifestyles. Completion of this degree prepares students for employment in corporate, clinical, or community wellness settings. It also prepares students for the pursuit of graduate studies, such as occupational therapy.
Major Requirements
A major in wellness and health promotion consists of:
| ADDC 100 | Alcohol and Other Drugs: The Fundamentals | 3 |
| ANHS 100 | Wellness: Strategies for Life | 3 |
| ANHS 150 | Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
| ANHS 205 | First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| ANHS 210 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| ANHS 215 | Community and School Health Education | 3 |
| ANHS 220 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ANHS 241 | Structural Anatomy | 3 |
| ANHS 307 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| ANHS 308 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ANHS 325 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| ANHS 336 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| ANHS 410 | Educational Strategies in Health Professions | 3 |
| ANHS 485 | Experiential Learning in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| BIOL 222 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I | 3 |
| BIOL 222L | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 223 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II | 3 |
| BIOL 223L | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II Lab | 1 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SCON 101 | Introduction to Exercise Technique | 1 |
In addition, students will need to complete the first year of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree or 9 credit hours from the following courses:
| ADDC 200 | Approaches to Addiction Treatment | 3 |
| ADDC 300 | Theory and Practice of Individual and Group Counseling | 3 |
| ADDC 400 | Professional Ethics and Evaluation | 3 |
| ANHS 318 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| ANHS 345 | Philosophy and Practice of Coaching | 3 |
| ANHS 484 | Research in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| ANHS 485 | Experiential Learning in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| GERN 200 | The Aging Process | 3 |
| GERN 241 | The Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| GERN 425 | Gerontology Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 221 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| SCON 360 | Foundations in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SCON 361 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
ANHS 484: up to six hours may be used for the elective requirement.
ANHS 485: three hours are required; up to two additional hours may be used for the elective requirement.
If completing the major with graduate work in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (3+3 program), the bachelor's degree will be awarded after completion of the first year of the graduate -level course work. Students enrolled in the 3+3 program must complete a minimum of 102 undergraduate hours. Students wishing to enter University of Findlay’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program must also complete the prerequisites for admission into the graduate program prior to beginning the graduate curriculum.
Effective as of 11/13/2023