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# Bachelor of Sciencein Exercise Science with a Cardiac Rehabilitation Concentration
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## Heal hearts with a B.S. in Cardiac Rehabilitation Degree
Cardiac rehabilitation is a vital component of physical therapy. Through this program, you will prepare to treat and rehabilitate patients who have undergone cardiovascular surgeries by offering both care for their well-being and knowledge of how to best treat them and design a healthy lifestyle for them. Cardiac rehabilitation specialists are highly sought after in the job market today, and a Christ-centered education from Cornerstone University provides a well-rounded education for your heart and mind.
### Degree Type
* Bachelor of Science
### Format
* On Campus
* Residential
### Location
* Grand Rapids
## Get Patients Back on Their Feet
Cardiac rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on patient education, including personal exercise training, risk factor education and counseling. Through this program, you will prepare to treat and rehabilitate patients who have had a cardiovascular event or surgery.
After graduating with an exercise science degree from Cornerstone and passing the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification exam, a career in cardiac rehab is available to you.
### Careers
Careers in cardiac rehabilitation are steadily increasing every year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in this field are expected to rise 30% by 2022. Cardiac rehabilitation specialists are highly sought after Exercise Specialists that help cardiac patients rebuild a healthy lifestyle. Here are some job opportunities available to cardiac rehabilitation specialists.
#### Opportunities
* Inpatient (Phase I) Cardiac Rehab
* Outpatient (Phase II) Cardiac Rehab
* Stress Testing Specialist
* EKG Technician
* Program Supervisor
### Internships
Cardiac rehabilitation students at Cornerstone have unique opportunities all across West Michigan to learn from experts in their field. Students can even choose to engage with the global health community by interning at healthcare facilities around the country or around the world.
## 100%
Of 2019 cardiac rehab graduates were employed within six months of graduating.
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
## 15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
## Restoration for God’s Glory
Health care is about restoration—restoring patients to health, to their full strength. At Cornerstone, we believe health care is a reflection of God’s love and compassion for us, and our goal for students is to help them communicate that to every patient they come in contact with.
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## Course List and Learning Outcomes
The exercise science program with a concentration in cardiac rehabilitation is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom. Other exercise science concentrations include pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy.
### Exercise Science Major Courses
**Program Core**
* BIO-151 General Biology
* BIO-241 Anatomy and Physiology I
* BIO-242 Anatomy and Physiology II
* KIN-341 Anatomical Kinesiology
**Electives—choose one of the following:**
* MAT-110 College Math
* MAT-121 College Algebra
* MAT-122 Pre-calculus
* MAT-131 Calculus I
**Required Courses**
* BIO-347 Introduction to Nutrition
* KIN-211 History and Principles of Kinesiology
* KIN-251 Motor Development and Learning
* KIN-342 Exercise Physiology
* KIN-345 Measurement and Evaluation
* KIN-346 Exercise Testing & Prescriptions
* KIN-362 First Aid and Injury Prevention
* KIN-402 Professional Capstone Seminar
* KIN-403 Professional Capstone Research Project
* KIN-444 Advanced Exercise Physiology
* MAT-151 Statistics
### Cardiac Rehabilitation Concentration Courses
* BIO-353 Pathophysiology
* KIN-361 ECG (Electrocardiography)
* KIN-364 Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management
* KIN-381 Cardiac Rehab Internship\*
* PSY-239 Adult Psychology
* SCI-242 Medical Terminology
* SCI-346 Pharmacology
*\*1,200 documented clinical hours in one experience required to take ACSM certification exam*
### Program Learning Outcomes
This program reflects our commitment to developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in five distinct yet interconnected areas.
**Specialized Knowledge**
* Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge of the principles of biology and nutrition and an advanced understanding of the anatomical and physiological aspects of the human body.
* Understand the physiological basis for exercise and physical activity in application to lifelong physical fitness and the reduction of lifestyle-related diseases.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of nutrition and the role of diet and exercise on body composition and weight management.
**Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning**
* Apply your knowledge base and laboratory skills to create smoothly functioning movement experiences in a range of environments.
* Collect, manage and critically analyze data relevant to the improvement of health and/or human performance.
* Foster relationships with colleagues and clinicians and community agencies to support your professional growth as well as serve as an outreach to the community.
* Successfully gain employment and/or admittance to graduate school in your chosen field of study.
* Be eligible to sit for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist exam.
**Intellectual Skills**
Demonstrate your ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
**Civic and Global Learning**
Demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.
**Biblical Worldview Integration**
Articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.
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Faculty in the Science & Kinesiology Division at Cornerstone have deep knowledge of their field and real-world experience that they translate to classroom teaching.
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### James Sackett, Ph.D.
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## Related Programs
There are several exercise science programs at Cornerstone to choose from. Take a look at some of our other related programs.
### B.S. in Exercise Science
The exercise science program will teach you best practices for exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training and more.
### B.S. in Exercise Science with a Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration
This program prepares you for graduate school and a career in occupational therapy.
### B.S. in Exercise Science with a Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
This program prepares you for graduate school and a career in physical therapy.
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# Bachelor of Sciencein Exercise Sciencewith a Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration
## Cultivate better lives with a B.S. in Pre-Occupational Therapy Degree
At Cornerstone University, our pre-occupational therapy students prepare for a graduate degree program by gaining foundational knowledge and experience in their desired career path. By exploring health care through the lens of a Christ-centered worldview, students understand the connection between both practical knowledge and individualized care. As they go through the program, they are guided by professors who mentor them toward their God-given calling
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## Foundational Skills that Last A Lifetime
As a pre-occupational therapy student in the exercise science major, you will take six courses that act as prerequisites toward a graduate program in your field. While the prerequisites are designed to align with the admission requirements of occupational graduate programs in Michigan, you are free to hone your research on other topics of interest of your preferred graduate program.
Gain a deepened understanding of how the body works and how exercise affects movement. Your pre-occupational therapy degree will train you in practical career skills for a variety of career paths.
* Graduate school
* Behavioral therapist aide
* Clinic administrator
* Occupational therapy aide
* Personal care aide
* Rehabilitation aide
All traditional undergraduate students at Cornerstone take part in an internship or practicum experience that supplements their learning in the classroom. This gives you the opportunity to work in a physical therapist’s office, do field work in anatomy and physiology and more. Here are some of the places our students intern at.
* Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
* The Center for Childhood Development
* Vista Springs
* Holland Home
* Olivia’s Gift
* IKUS Life Enrichment Services
## 94%
Of traditional undergraduate graduates from the class of 2021 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
## Understanding How We Were Made
God fearfully and wonderfully made our bodies. By understanding how He formed us, we can better treat patients as fellow image-bearers of Christ.
## Concentration Courses and Learning Outcomes
The pre-occupational therapy program at Cornerstone is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom. Other exercise science concentrations include cardiac rehabilitation and pre-physical therapy.
### PSY-111 General Psychology
A basic introduction to psychology covering influential people, concepts, theories and methods. Topics include development, personality, perception, learning, biopsychology, psychological disorders and treatment.
### PSY-235 Lifespan Development Psychology
This course examines major developmental issues from conception through the end of life, from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework. Students will explore and apply major human development theories including, but not limited to, behaviorism, psychoanalytic, social learning, cognitive theory, psychosocial theory and ecological theory. A variety of activities including lecture, discussion and case study application will be utilized in exploring the human lifespan.
### PSY-353 Abnormal Psychology
This course examines the major categories of psychopathology, including anxiety disorders, affective disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders and organic syndromes, with emphases placed on the symptoms and causes of the disorders and therapeutic methods used to treat them.
### PSY-441 Physiological Psychology
An exploration of the complex interplay between physiological structures/processes and human behavior. Focus topics include the neurological basis of psychological disorders, motor function, language, memory, learning and emotion. Emphasis will be given to gaining a basic understanding of neurological disorders.
### SOC-111 Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to the general field of sociology. This course includes an overview of several subfields of sociology. Basic theoretical perspectives of sociology are used to provide an explanation of basic institutions and social processes.
### SCI-242 Medical Terminology
This course equips members of the health care professions with a working knowledge of medical vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on definitions, spelling and pronunciation as it relates to the body. The course is designed for students desiring to pursue health-related careers.
Faculty in the School of Health, Science & Technology are dedicated to guiding students not only on their academic journey but also on their journey toward their career goals.
The School of Health, Science & Technology at Cornerstone has several degree options to prepare you for a career in exercise science. Take a look at some of the other degree programs we offer.
### B.S. in Exercise Science with a Cardiac Rehabilitation Concentration
This program prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification exam and a career in cardiac rehab.