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Program Overview
Applied Health Science
is focused on the theoretical and applied aspects of human health
sciences and how best to care for the human vessel God has created
in His image. The central core of the curriculum is based in
the life and basic sciences. The core courses in Applied Health
Science are directed at studying and understanding the applied
sciences related to human health and the benefits of human movement.
Furthermore, besides having a view towards normal, healthy function,
abnormal/pathological and high performance levels of function
are also studied. Epidemiological studies have established that
there are at least 17 unhealthy conditions that lead to chronic
diseases (e.g., obesity is considered the second leading cause
of preventable death in the USA with approximately 65% of adults
classified as overweight or obese, type-2 diabetes has reached
epidemic proportions with a 10-fold increase in adolescents).
Because these conditions are associated with inactivity and/or
nutritional deficiencies, the core courses are presenting proactive
instead of reactive approaches to the primary prevention of
modern diseases. In addition, 90% of the United States adult
population will experience some type of pathological back problems
during their lifetime. Certain courses within the department
will examine the mechanics of pathologies such as these as well
as both normal and super-normal human motion.
Our majors enter a variety of careers from research in human
health and movement sciences, public health sectors, medicine
and allied health fields, human performance, fitness and
wellness, nutrition, etc.
Mission
Statement
"Fanning into Flames"
In support
of the Mission of Wheaton College, the Department of Applied
Health Science seeks to: "fan into flame the gift(s)"
of each student (2 Tim 1:6) and to teach them so they "will
also be qualified to teach others" (2 Tim 2:2) accurately
about human health; so as to "honor God with their bodies"
- the "temple of the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor 6:19, 20)
and to "enjoy good health...even as [their] souls are
getting along well" (3 John 2).
Vision Statement
We (the Applied Health Science faculty) have a dream (vision) that
springs from our Mission Statement. It is to know the gifts
and abilities of each of our students so we can fan them into
full flame as we mentor them to reach their God given potential.
We will intentionally develop a plan to perfect the gifts
and abilities God has given them. This plan will include mentoring,
using helpful evaluative instruments and directing students
in endeavors that develop these gifts and abilities.
This dream includes the devlopment of our own individual scholarship
so that we can teach students accurately about human health
and how best to lead a healthy God glorifying lifestyle. To
fulfill this part of our dream we, as faculty, will be committed
to our own scholarship so that we bring current information
and critical thinking that is integrated into a Christian
worldview to our students.
Our greatest dream is that these students will leave Wheaton
College with their own dream of what God wants for them. Their
dream will hopefully emanate from their strong faith integrated
academic foundation of knowing the benefits of pursuing a
healthy lifestyle as they go into various health professions
and use it to minister to people spiritually. Our desire for
them is that they will carry the Good News to the outermost
parts of this planet so that they and others can enjoy complete
wellness especially of their souls.
Educational
Objectives
The Applied Health Science Department exists:
- To
mentor and teach students so they will further develop their
full God given potential to become whole and effective Christians.
- To
provide students with the theoretical and empirical understanding
of the discipline of Applied Health Science through the
core curriculum.
- To
mentor students in research and discovery projects as part
of their education in further discovering God's creation
and to advance the understanding in their chosen discipline.
- To
assist and guide students in clarifying their career direction
according to their gifts and God's "calling" on
their lives and then help to launch them into the next stage
of their journey as they go out from Wheaton College.
- To
provide students with the academic foundation and critical
thought processes for them to continue on their journey
of life-long learning in the different areas of the health
professions.
- To
help students develop a healthy lifestyle so they can enjoy
to the fullest one of God's principal creations-the human
body.
The
curriculum is organized to prepare students for : (1)
professional schools in medicine
and the allied health field, (2) graduate work in areas
of the health sciences and basic research, and (3) careers
in areas of fitness and wellness.
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