WELCOME TO THE HEALTH SCIENCES & ATHLETICS DIVISION
The Division of Health Sciences and Athletics offers education and training programs in the health sciences, kinesiology, co-educational physical education activities, adapted physical education,recreation, basic first aid, CPR, men's and women's athletics, educational development, and sign language/interpreting training.
Within the division, the kinesiology department provides extensive offerings in exercise science as well as a variety of lifetime and fitness activities including golf, aquatics, strength training, racquet sports, combatives, and aerobic programs. The exercise science program promotes health care through a wellness approach using extensive individualized assessments. The curriculum includes courses that prepare students for athletic training, personal trainer certification, senior fitness programs for successful aging, and for fitness and sports nutrition. The adaptive exercise program serves students who have a wide range of disabilities including spinal cord injuries, head traumas, MS, CP, and lung disease. Successful completion of the first aid courses will lead to Red Cross certification in first aid, CPR, and basic life support. Basic water safety instruction and lifeguard training courses are also available and may lead to Red Cross certification. The division provides opportunities for intercollegiate athletic competition in eleven men's and ten women's sports.
The health sciences programs include health education, exercise science, nursing, radiological technology, and respiratory care. Health education provides a survey of contemporary health issues designed to familiarize students with sound approaches to good health. The science program promotes preventive healthcare through a wellness approach using extensive individual assessments leading to personalized interventions and program development. The registered nursing program includes requirements for the Associate in Science degree and prepares students to take the National Licensing Examination. The radiological technology (medical x-ray) program is an allied health specialty designed to provide courses which will prepare the student to function as a skilled radiological technologist. The respiratory care program is designed to provide the respiratory care science and clinical courses needed to prepare the student to function as a skilled respiratory therapist.
The Special Resource Center provides support services and auxiliary aids for students with disabilities.
Health Science and Athletics
Dr. James F. Schwartz, Dean
Office: Art and Behavioral Sciences Building, first floor Art 101
310 660-3545 (or ext. 3545)
Dr. Kim Baily, Director of Nursing TA 101B 310 660-3295
Ms. Dipte Patel, Director of Special Resource Center 310 660-3245
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