BS in Health Science Studies Tracks
The health science studies major allows you to take specific courses in your choice of a concentration.
For students in the Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies/Doctor of Physical Therapy program, you will choose from Human Movement or Sports Medicine to best prepare you for your graduate studies in these tracks.
Core Courses
Both the Human Movement and Sports Medicine tracks require the following core courses:
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Nutrition
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Biology of Aging
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Experiential Learning
Human Movement Track
This track explores movement across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with the intent to provide a foundational understanding of normal human movement. The curricular model focuses on developing the early thought processes and disciplinary content for many fields in the health profession related to movement. Through the scientific understanding of human anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics, students advance toward exploring methods of maintaining healthy movement, preventing disability, and initiating assessment of movement. The culmination of the track involves application of human movement in clinical practice, through research in motion analysis, or in the community through promotion of healthy living.
Additional Courses
Sports Medicine Track
This track explores movement from the perspective of athletic performance. The curricular model focuses on developing the early thought processes and disciplinary content for many fields in the health professions related to sports medicine and working with an active and/or athletic population (traditional sports, tactical athletes, performing artists, etc.).
Additional Courses
On-Campus Opportunities
As a Health Science Studies undergraduate, you will have opportunities to participate in the Physical Therapy Club activities and earn observation hours at our pro-bono, on-campus EQUIP Rehabilitation Clinic.
Internships and Clinical Experiences
Below are some examples where our students have gained hands-on experience in Connecticut:
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Amity Physical Therapy, Hamden
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Cheshire Fitness Zone, Cheshire
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Collette PT, Yalesville
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Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists, Hamden and Branford
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Orthopedic Specialty Group, Fairfield & Shelton
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FYZICAL Spine, Sport and Balance, Wallingford
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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, Wallingford
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Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers, New London
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Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Hamden and North Haven
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Rockwell Dance Center, Trumbull
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STAR Physical Therapy, Hamden and Wallingford
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Yale School of Medicine - Orthopedics, New Haven