» B.S. Applied Human Physiology
The B.S. in Applied Human Physiology involves a solid foundation in basic science courses that are essential for advanced courses in one of two areas of study. One area of study is “Applied Clinical Physiology” that offers elective choices for students with an aspiration for admission to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, Ph.D. physiology programs, and food science graduate/doctorate programs. The other area of study is “Applied Exercise Science” that offers elective choices for students with an aspiration for admission to graduate or doctorate programs in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or exercise science.
4 Year Program
Freshman: | ||
Fall | Interterm | Spring |
BIO 204/204L | HSCI 101 | BIO 205/205L or BIO 208/208L |
CHEM 140/140L | CHEM 150/150L | |
MATH 110 | MATH 111 | |
Sophomore: | ||
Fall | Interterm | Spring |
PHYS 107/107L | PHYS 108/108L | |
MATH 203 or PSY 203 | HSCI 365 | |
HSCI 210/210L | ||
Junior: | ||
Fall | Interterm | Spring |
HSCI 366/366L | AoS* Elective | |
AoS* Elective | AoS* Elective | |
AoS* Elective | AoS* Elective | |
Senior: | ||
Fall | Interterm | Spring |
AoS* Elective | AHP 498 | |
AoS* Elective | AoS* Elective |
*Area of Study (AoS) Coursework 24 credits
Faculty and Student Publications
Barrett, N.D., C.W. James, J.P. Tam, E.S. Levesque, A.S. Ketterer, W.R. Memon, C.S. Rakovski, and F. Frisch. Evaluating the predictive quality of the Chapman Bone Algorithm using aggregated data sets. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 6(1): 38-43, 2019.
Dror, A.D., K. Virk, K. Lee, A. Gerston, A. Prakash, M.J. Abbott, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Resistance training threshold for elevating bone mineral density in growing female rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 39(5): 382-389, 2018.
Joo, W., H. Singh, C.P. Ahles, Y. Lee, W. Colazas, L.C. Lee, R.A. Pierce, A. Prakash, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Training-induced increase in bone mineral density between growing male and female rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 36: 992-998, 2015.
Ahles, C.P., H. Singh, W. Joo, Y. Lee, L.C. Lee, W. Colazas, R.A. Pierce, A. Prakash, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. High volumes of resistance exercise are not required for greater bone mineral density during growth. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 45(1): 36-42, 2013.
Horani, M., A. Dror, D. Holland, F. Caporaso, K.D. Sumida, and F. Frisch. Prevalence of vitamin D3 deficiency in Orange County residents. Journal of Community Health 36(5): 760-764, 2011.
Pierce, R.A., L.C. Lee, C.P. Ahles, S.M. Shdo, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Different training volumes yield equivalent increases in BMD. International Journal of Sports Medicine 31: 803-809, 2010.
Kayser, B.D., J.K. Godfrey, R.M. Cunningham, R.A. Pierce, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Equal BMD after daily or triweekly exercise in growing rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 31: 44-50, 2010.
Godfrey, J.K., B.D. Kayser, G.V. Gomez, J. Bennett, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Interrupted resistance training & BMD in growing rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 30: 579-584, 2009.
Goettsch, B.M., M.Z. Smith, J.A. O’Brien, G.V. Gomez, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Interrupted vs. uninterrupted training on BMD during growth. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29: 980-986, 2008.
Smith, M.Z., B.M. Goettsch, R.D. Van Ramshorst, J.A. O’Brien, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Resistance training & bone mineral density during growth. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29: 316-321, 2008.
For the below manuscript listings, the names of student authors are bolded.
Student Research Awards:
Woojin Joo (2012), Suzie Shdo (2010), James Godfrey (2008), and Brady Slater (2016) under the supervision of Dr. Sumida, were either awarded or among the finalist for the David Bruce Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract sponsored by the American Physiological Society.
Lucy Lee (2010) and Brittany Goettsch (2007), under the supervision of Dr. Sumida, were awarded second place for their presentation of data at the Graduate Women in Science annual meeting.
Shantae Thornton (2016), under the supervision of Dr. Abbott won the John C. Johnson award for excellence in undergraduate research poster presentation at the Tri Beta Pacific District Conference at Cal Poly Pomona, 2016.
Program Advising
For questions about general education requirements and registration, contact Nicole Nangaray nungaray@chapman.edu in the Office of Academica Advising.
For questions about program requirements, please contact your faculty advisor. If you don’t know who your faculty advisor is, please check www.my.chapman.edu. If you don’t see a faculty advisor listed, please email creancollege@chapman.edu
Students interested in medical school can contact their science faculty advisor or any of the faculty listed below. Students interested in health care professions other than an allopathic medical school can contact the following individuals listed below who have knowledge for each specialty indicated:
Dentistry - Dr. Rowland-Goldsmith
Veterinary - Dr. Marco Bisoffi
Pharmacy - Dr. Elaine Schwartz
Optometry - Dr. Frank Frisch
Osteopathic Medicine - Dr. Caroline Wilson
PT, OT, PA, and NP - Dr. Ken Sumida
To connect with a current HPA student peer advisor email Dylan Holder at dholder@chapman.edu
Office: 1st Floor "cubes" Argyros Forum Walk-in hours: Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday 11:45am - 1:45pm or Thursday 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Internship Opportunities
Clubs and Honor Societies
Tri-Beta (National Science Student Honor Society)
Tri-Beta is a national honors biological society, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research, particularly for undergraduate students. The Chapman University Chapter of Beta Beta Beta holds bi-weekly meetings that are a time to connect with fellow students following the same pursuits and consist of graduate school preparation, guest speakers, and preparation for our service events. There are no GPA requirement for becoming an associate member. In order to become a full member of Tri-Beta, a B grade average must be obtained in 3 separate biology courses.
President: Mo Hijazi
mhijazi@chapman.edu
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
The American Medical Student Association Pre-Medical Chapter of Chapman University (AMSA) is committed to providing the educational tools and resources needed for pre-medical and pre-health students to successfully navigate the path towards the next phase of their medical education. Through research, health seminars, community service, clinical experience, and physician interaction we aim to nurture a community of students dedicated to a life-long interest and career in the field of medicine.
President: Stephanie Munduruca
munduruca@chapman.edu
Club Email: chapmanu.amsa@gmail.com
Global Medical Brigades
Global Medical Brigades spends the school year fundraising and collecting medical supplies to prepare to brigade in a foreign country.The brigade allows students to set up a clinic in an impoverished area of the country and provide much needed medical care to those who wouldn't normally get that care.
ahamilton@chapman.edu
Club Email: chapmanmedical@globalbrigades.com
Emergency Medical Education Club
The Emergency Medical Education Club is a group intended to introduce students to the field of emergency medicine both as providers and bystanders. During the semester we will have guest speakers from the field come in to discuss different topics such as jobs in the field, medical emergencies, and emergency preparedness. We will also offer resources for those interested to further their education relating to emergency medicine. We will bring some resources to campus and we will also bring students to different training events off-campus. We will also work closely with the Chapman First Aid team to offer resources and opportunities to students such as to give them experience using their first aid and basic life support skills.
President: Chaeli Kim
chaekim@chapman.edu
Chapman MEDLIFE
Chapman MEDLIFE is a student organization dedicated to helping communities in countries with little access to health care. Members of the chapter have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in mobile clinics around the world. These mobile clinics allow members to gain real-world experience of medical insecurity in developing nations. Participants are asked to help general physicians, dentists, and obstetricians of the country to treat native patient for a duration of one week, with additional time to absorb the country’s culture. Further, participants get to work alongside community member on MEDLIFE projects such as building staircases and homes for communities in need. In addition to fundraising, members will be educated on the difficulties faced by third-world countries and participate in local community service events.
President: Georgia Stultz
stultz@chapman.edu
Global Education Opportunities
Applied Human Physiology majors are encouraged to consider spending a semester abroad and have many opportunities around the globe. Earn credit toward your Chapman degree by taking unique courses that may be applied for credit for both general education and your major such as Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Chemistry, and more! Below are sample courses and recommended programs for Applied Human Physiology majors. Apply two semesters prior. Visit the Global Gateway for more options.
Europe
- ISA – University of Roehampton (London): Biomechanical Analysis of Movement, Intro to Sports & Exercise Psychology, Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, Principles of Human Nutrition, Cell Biology, Physiology of Exercise, Applied Biomechanics, Physiology of Exercise
- Temple University Rome (Italy): Contemporary Biology, Biostatistics, Biochemistry
- Arcadia – University of Glasgow (Scotland): Forensic Medicine, Sports Science, Functional Anatomy for International Pre-Medical Students, Genes, Molecules, & Cells
Pacific Region
- University of Auckland (New Zealand): Basic Concepts of Physics, Physics for the Life Sciences, Biophysical Foundations, Physiology, Exercise, & Fitness, Health, Fitness, & Culture
- ISA – University of Sydney (Australia): Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology-Training Adaptations, Exercise physiology and Biochemistry, Biomechanical Analysis of Movement, Physiological Testing and Training, Environmental Stress and Physiological Strain, Diet and Nutrition for Health and Sports
- ISA – University of Newcastle (Australia): Exercise Physiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Biomechanics, Motor Control
- ISA – La Trobe University (Australia): Exercise Biomechanics, Brian, Mind, & Behavior, Chemistry, Physics for Life Sciences, Practical Skills in Biomedical Science, X-Ray Science
Asia
- ISEP – Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Malaysia): Applied Exercise Physiology, Mind and Body, Nutrition for Specific Sports, Positive Psychology and Sports Excellence, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation, Sports Stress Management
Africa
- University of Cape Town (South Africa): Applied Human Biology, Human Neurosciences, Integrated Anatomical and Physiological Sciences
Students can partake in a Summer International Internship to obtain hands-on work and culture experience while earning 3 Chapman credits. Internships are offered in seven locations worldwide including Santiago, Shanghai, Prague, Madrid, Dublin, Australia (multiple cities), and New Zealand (multiple cities). Placements are customized and based on the student’s major, career goals, and interests. Apply fall semester prior.
Every Interterm and summer, Chapman faculty lead groups of students on Travel Courses for 1-4 weeks and you can earn 3-4 Chapman credits to a range of international and domestic locations. Travel Course subjects include language, environmental science, leadership, business, humanities, and others. Apply one semester prior.
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