Pre-Physician Assistant, Emphasis (Biomechanics)
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | 6 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Core II Math Requirement | ||
| Core II Phys./Natural Science | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural/International | 3 | |
| Capstone | 3 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Required Courses for Biomechanics | ||
| BSC 227 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BSC 227L | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| DTS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| ESS 220 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| ESS 345 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 442 | Princ of Strength & Cond | 3 |
| ESS 443 | Prin of Strength Cond Lab | 1 |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| HS 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| HS 265 | Fund Video Analysis Mvmt (CT) | 3 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| HS 365L | Functional Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| HS 369 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| HS 375 | Biomech Testing & Interpret | 3 |
| HS 405 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 405 | Sport Psychology | |
| HS 410 | Organ Admin in Kines | 3 |
| HS 435 | Applied Program Movement Sci | 3 |
| HS 464 | Pathomechanics | 3 |
| HS 465 | Biomechanical Analy of Mvmt | 3 |
| HS 475 | Trends in Biomechanics | 3 |
| HS 478 | Research Practicum Biomechanic | 3-6 |
| HS 495 | Trends in Biomechanics II | 3 |
| Math Requirement 1 | 5-8 | |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| PHY 101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
| Either MTH 121 or MTH 130 | 3 | |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat | 3 |
| PSY 311 Child Development or PSY 312 Adult Development | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Major Requirements | 94-100 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area of Emphasis Required Courses for Biomechanics, Pre-Physician Assistant | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| Microbiology: 4-5 hours of BSC 302 and 304, OR 4 hours of BSC 250 and BSC 250L. | 4-5 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Area of Emphasis Requirements | 31-32 | |
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CHM 111 may be required based on pre-requisites or placement exam.
Semester Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| MTH 121 or MTH 130 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 227 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BSC 227L | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HS 265 | Fund Video Analysis Mvmt (CT) | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I 1 | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| HS 365L | Functional Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| PSY 311 | Child Development | 3 |
| BSC 120 & BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab | 4 |
| CHM 212 & CHM 218 | Principles Chemistry II and Principles of Chem Lab II 1 | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| ESS 345 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 121 & BSC 121L | Principles of Biology II and Prin of Biology II Lab | 4 |
| CMM Elective | 3 | |
| PHY 101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HS 465 | Biomechanical Analy of Mvmt | 3 |
| HS 369 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| ESS 442 | Princ of Strength & Cond | 3 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| ESS 443 | Prin of Strength Cond Lab | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | ||
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 435 | Applied Program Movement Sci | 3 |
| HS 464 | Pathomechanics | 3 |
| HS 478 | Research Practicum Biomechanic | 3 |
| Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HS 475 | Trends in Biomechanics | 3 |
| HS 410 | Organ Admin in Kines | 3 |
| HS 405 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| DTS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 495 | Trends in Biomechanics II | 3 |
| ESS 220 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat | 3 |
| Microbiology: 4-5 hours of BSC 302 and 304, OR 4 hours of BSC 250 and BSC 250L. | 4-5 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 136-137 | |
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May be taken in Summer.