Bachelor of Health Science in Wellness (with an Emphasis on Fitness)
健康科學理學士（體適能）
(Reg. No.: 262892)
Department of Health
Andrews University Affiliation Programs (Hong Kong) 安 德 烈 大 學 聯 校 課 程 ( 香 港 )
Overview
The Department of Health builds its philosophy on the precept that the development of the whole person includes physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health, and is fundamental to life and effective service to God and men. Therefore, the mission of the department is to prepare qualified and highly motivated men and women to promote a healthy lifestyle in the community through various careers related to public health.
Mission
To prepare qualified and highly motivated men and women to promote healthy lifestyle in the community through various careers related to public health.
Programs Offered (Andrews University Affiliation Program):
• Bachelor of Health Science in Wellness (with an emphasis on Fitness)
• Minor in Health
Courses
Major: Minimum 124 semester credits
Minor: Minimum 20 semester credits
A student needs to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or greater in all credits used to meet the BHS degree requirements.
Category | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
Major | FDNT 230 | Nutrition | 3 |
Major | FDNT 448 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
Major | FDNT 460 | Seminar in Nutrition, Wellness, and Ellen White’s Writings | 1 |
Major | HLED 120 | Fit for Life | 1 |
Major | HLED 445 | Consumer Health | 2 |
Major | FTES 205 | Fitness Conditioning | 1 |
Major | FTES 210 | Personal Fitness Plan | 1 |
Major | FTES 214 | Weight Training and Conditioning (Men/Women) | 1 |
Major | FTES 305 | Current Concepts and Applications in Physical Fitness | 3 |
Major | FTES 355 | Methods of Fitness Instruction | 3 |
Major | FTES 410 | Issues in Exercise Science | 2 |
Major | FTES 465 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
Major | FTES 475 | Kinesiology | 3 |
Major | FTES 495 | Independent Study / Reading / Research Project | 1-4 |
Major | HLED 380 | Natural Therapies | 3 |
Major | HLED 411 | Community Health and Fitness I | 2 |
Major | HLED 412 | Community Health and Fitness II | 2 |
Cognates | PHYS 141 | General Physics I | 4 |
Cognates | PHYS 142 | General Physics II | 4 |
Cognates | BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
Cognates | BIOL 222 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
Cognates | HLED445 | Consumer Health | 2 |
Cognates | Choose ONE of the following sets: | ||
Cognates | CHEM 110 | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
Cognates | BCHM 120 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
Cognates | Or | ||
Cognates | CHEM 131 | General Chemistry | 4 |
Cognates | BCHM 120 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
Cognates | Minimum total credits for BHS Wellness – Fitness Emphasis: 60 | ||
Electives | Students may also choose courses of personal interest. | ||
Note | Recommend freshmen take HLED120 and one additional course from personal fitness, outdoor skills or team activity. | All students need to submit a valid First Aid certificate by the end of the first year of study. | |
Minor | FDNT 230 | Nutrition | 3 |
Minor | FDNT 240 | Nutrition Laboratory | 3 |
Minor | FTES 214 | Weight Training and Conditioning | 1 |
Minor | HLED 120 | Fit for Life | 1 |
Minor | HLED 210 | Philosophy of Health | 3 |
Minor | Plus another 9 semester credits from FDNT, FTES, HLED or other health-related courses approved by the Advisor. | ||
General Education Requirements | PBHL 440 | Fundamentals of Spirituality and Ethics in Health Care | 3 |
General Education Requirements | PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
General Education Requirements | PSYC 301 | Human Development or similar PSYC course | |
General Education Requirements | HLED 120 | Fit for Life | 1 |
Internship Opportunities
The Department of Health collaborates with Hong Kong and Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospitals in providing internship for potential graduates to have practical training. At the end of their four-year study, students are required to complete a 200-hour internship. With these skills and experiences, the department strives to accentuate professionalism in our service to the community.
We also encourage diversity among students to enrich their experiences and promote respects and teamwork.
The department offers a four-year Bachelor of Health Science in Wellness (in an emphasis on Fitness) through an affiliation with Andrews University in Berrien Spring, Michigan, USA. This program includes Nutrition, Exercise and Fitness, Behavior Change, Health Promotion Strategies, and Internship.
Students in other majors who are interested in health may also pursue a Minor in Health.
Affiliation with Andrews University
Andrews University Affiliation Program: (Registration Number: 262892)
(It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.)
(個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格。)
