Health Sciences at the College of Coastal Georgia
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers and advanced study in healthcare, human performance, rehabilitation sciences, and public health. The curriculum integrates biological, behavioral, and social sciences to examine the relationships among health, disease prevention, physical activity, performance, and wellness across the lifespan.
Students develop competencies in scientific reasoning, assessment and measurement, program planning and evaluation, ethical practice, and meaningful collaboration with community partners to address local and regional health needs. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning through laboratory instruction, applied coursework, and field experiences that prepare graduates to work effectively in clinical, human performance, and community settings. The program offers three concentrations: Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, and Health Promotion.
Honestly, I think the curriculum has prepared me very well – especially in the skills checks/practicals that we had. It was very reflective of how it is in grad school. A lot of my friends in the cohort never had practice like that in their undergraduate program, so I felt very prepared for it.
-David Dwyer, c/o 2025 (Exercise Science)
Why Coastal?
- Coastal Georgia is ranked one of Georgia’s most affordable colleges
- Cutting-edge curriculum in exercise science and health
- Hands-on training with expanding facilities and real-world experience
- Small classes with personalized instruction
- Focus on applied learning and critical thinking
- Training with state-of-the-art equipment
Program Success
- Our program is one of the few in Georgia that partners with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as an Education Recognition Program partner – and the American College of Sports Medicine for their Exercise is Medicine on Campus program.
- On track for CASCE accreditation
- Prepares students for graduate study in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and more.
Concentrations in Health Sciences
Through the Exercise Science concentration, students will gain a broad understanding of the human body as it relates to exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, epidemiology, and its applications to training, rehabilitation, and facilities management.
Students pursuing the Health Promotion concentration will gain a broad understanding of health and disease concepts. They will also learn about legal, ethical, and diversity issues in healthcare, health informatics, nutrition, and health education theory and methods.
The Strength and Conditioning concentration prepares students for careers in sport performance and human performance fields though NSCA-aligned training in testing, program design, periodization, injury prevention, and performance analytics.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program is to prepare graduates to improve human health, performance, and quality of life through evidence-based practice, experiential learning, and community engagement. Through concentrations in Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, and Health Promotion, the program equips students with the scientific knowledge, applied skills, and professional competencies necessary to serve individuals across clinical, performance, and community settings.
Many of the clinical programs offered by the College of Coastal Georgia School of Nursing and Health Sciences require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the College’s legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. Sometimes, these rules include vaccinations requirements. As always, the SONHS will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.
Contact Information:
Dr. Christine Brown
Assistant Professor of Health Science and
Anatomy & Physiology
Education
DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
My teaching interests center on preparing undergraduate students with the hands-on, applied skills necessary for success in healthcare and health-related professions. I primarily teach Anatomy & Physiology at the lower-division level and upper-division courses within the Health Sciences program, including Functional Anatomy and Exercise Testing & Prescription. My teaching emphasizes active, experiential, and clinically applied learning through laboratory-based skill development and service-learning partnerships that allow students to design and implement health promotion programming for the college and surrounding community. My scholarly interests focus on student-led research and applied scholarship, with an emphasis on mentoring students through the development, completion, and presentation of poster projects on self-selected topics. This work highlights undergraduate research, critical thinking, and professional development while reinforcing evidence-based practice in health and exercise science.