Exercise Science Degree Requirements and Requirements

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1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BS) - EXERCISE SCIENCE 1 Physical Education (BS) - Exercise Science Degree Requirements Physical Education (BS) - Exercise Science General Studies Component See Department advising sheets for specific requirements and suggestions. Requirements for Non-Certification Physical Education (Exercise Science) HS 170 HS 262 HS 263 HS 362 LS 472 PE 100 PE 201 PE 278 PE 282 PE 370 PE 380 PE 381 PE 474 PE 475 PE 476 PE 479 PE 480 PE 482 PE 484 PE 495 BMD 114 BMD 115 PE 102 and three (3) different one-hour PE activities IDE 010 USA computer proficiency requirement The Exercise Science program is an approved educational program by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines are emphasized in the curriculum. Upon degree completion, students are eligible to pursue nationally recognized certifications such as Personal Trainer, Health Fitness Specialist, Exercise Specialist, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

2 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BS) - EXERCISE SCIENCE 2 Additional departmental requirements are listed on HPELS advising sheets. Graduation Plan Physical Education (NTC) Exercise Science First Year Fall Semester 16 *EH 101 English Comp I (I) Fine Art (II) History (IV) MA 110 or Higher (III) Science + Lab (III) 4 hrs Spring Semester 16 *CA 110 Public Speaking (II) *EH 102 English Comp II (I) *PE 201 Orientation to Health & PE Science + Lab (III) 4 hrs Social Science Elective (IV) Second Year Fall Semester 15 *BMD 114 A&P I 4 hrs *HS 170 First Aid 1 hr *HS 262 Personal Health *PE 100 Concepts of Health & Fitness History/Social Science Elective (IV) PE PE Activity Course (V) 1 hr Spring Semester 16 BMD 115 A&P II PR 4 hrs *PE 282 Intro to Athletic Training *HS 263 Nutrition and Hunger Literature PR (II) Social Science: PSY 120 Recommended (IV) Apply for candidacy

3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BS) - EXERCISE SCIENCE 3 Third Year Fall Semester 15 CIS 150 Intro to Comp/ Elective Literature PR /Fine Art Elective (II) PE PE Activity Course (V) 1 hr PE PE Activity Course (V) 1 hr PE 102 Weight Training (V) 1 hr PE 278 Sport & Human Behavior PE 380 Kinesiology PR Spring Semester 15 PE 381 Eval & Measurement HS 362 Drug Education PE 370 Basic Motor Learning PE 475 Org and Admin (W) PE 476 Physiology of Exercise Fourth Year Fall Semester 15 PE 474 Sport & Fitness Conditioning LS 472 Legal Issues (W) PE 479 Fitness Assessment PE 480 Therapeutic Exercise PE 495 Internship (3) Apply for Graduation Spring Semester 12 PE 495 Internship (6) 6 hrs PE 482 Adv Athletic Training PR PE 484 Apps in Sport Conditioning PR Key PR = Prerequisite course required * = Prerequisite for Candidacy Courses in BOLD indicate Candidacy required (I)-(V) = General Education Area (W) = Courses that satisfy USA writing requirement

4 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BS) - EXERCISE SCIENCE 4 Department Information Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies Staff Chair Professors Associate Professors Assistant Professor Senior Instructors (251) Kovaleski Gurchiek, Kovaleski, Pugh Broach, Holden, Keshock, Norrell Chatfield, Forester, Mitchell, Schwarz, Spillane Anastasio, Barter, Palombo Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies web site The Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies offers state and nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate teacher certification programs in Physical Education (P-12) and Health Education (6-12). See advisor for details. Undergraduate and graduate non-teacher certification programs are available in Physical Education (Exercise Science) and Health Education. An undergraduate major is offered in Leisure Studies with concentrations in Sport and Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation. The department also provides a physical activity instructional program for all university students through courses in physical fitness, lifetime sports, dance, and martial arts. An undergraduate Coaching Certificate program is also provided by the department. Undergraduate Requirements For Admission To Candidacy In Teacher-certification Programs (HS And PE) All students must apply in the Advising Center (UCOM 3360), College of Education, for admission to teacher candidacy. This is normally done during the final semester of the sophomore year or first semester of the junior year. All previously listed requirements of the University and College must be met prior to application. Teacher Candidacy Admission Requirements for PE P-12 & HEALTH 6-12 Majors in Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies : 60 semester hours (48 must be in General Education). A minimum of 12 semester hours must be taken at USA. GPA Requirements: 2.50 Minimum Overall GPA (All work attempted at USA) Minimum Program GPA (All courses used on this Advising Sheet, including transfer work) Minimum Professional Studies GPA (All courses used in the Professional Studies area, including transfer work) Minimum Teaching Field GPA (All courses used in the Teaching Field, including transfer work). No grade below a "C" will be accepted in Professional Studies courses. Course Requirements: Course requirements for PE P-12 Majors: CA 110, EH 101, EH 102, BMD 114, EDM 310, EDU 400, EPY 351, PE 100, PE 201, and PE 166. Course requirements for Health 6-12 Majors: CA 110, EH 101, EH 102, BMD 114, EDM 310, EDU 400, EPY 351, PE 100, PE 201, HS 170, HS 262, and HS 263. Test Requirements: IDE 010 Satisfactory performance on the College of Education Reading Test. (Exempt for second degree students and for students with official documentation of ACT Reading score of 20 or higher.) Students are limited to two attempts to pass

5 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BS) - EXERCISE SCIENCE 5 IDE 010. If unsuccessful after two attempts, students are required to seek remediation and register for RDG 152 or 153 until the requirement is met. AECTP Satisfactory performance on all parts (Math, Reading, Writing) of the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program. Official passing scores must be on file with the Office of Student Services. You must register for the test by calling or via the web: the Office of Student Services (UCOM 3020) or the Advising Center (UCOM 3360) for deadlines. Other Requirements: Proof of clear SDE fingerprinting/background check and professional liability insurance. Completion of the Dispositions Survey and a signed teacher Candidacy application form. Completion of a satisfactory departmental interview with your assigned advisor. Recommendation of advisor, department chairperson and approval of the Candidacy Committee. Sufficient physical ability and emotional stability to perform as a teacher. Application/Admission Information: Candidacy applications are due one semester prior to enrolling in classes that require Candidacy. The intent is for students to apply for Candidacy AND meet with their advisor prior to registration to enable appropriate planning decisions for upcoming semesters. Apply for Candidacy in the Advising Center (UCOM 3360). The College of Education Candidacy Committee may recommend, defer or deny admission to the program. Admission to Candidacy will remain deferred until all requirements have been met and grades are submitted at the end of the term. Once grades are available and all requirements are met, the Office of Student Services will notify students via their official JAG account when they have been admitted to Candidacy. Students will then be able to register for Candidacy courses. Requirements For Admission To Candidacy In Non-teacher-certification Programs (HS, LS, PE) All students must apply for admission to a program during the semester immediately following the completion of 60 semester hours of credit provided they meet the requirements listed below. Courses in progress during the semester the student makes application for candidacy may be used in the candidacy application process. Admission to a non-teacher certification program requires that 1. The student: a. declare a specialization b. take any necessary tests c. submit to any needed evaluations d. be available for necessary interviews 2. The student's application receives approval from the advisor and departmental chair. The application must be submitted to the College of Education Advising Center by the second week of the semester in which the student is eligible to be admitted. 3. The student's application receives approval from the Undergraduate Candidacy Committee 4. The student's application receives the approval of the Dean or Associate Dean, College of Education Candidacy requirements are summarized on Departmental Advising Sheets. The following are the criteria to be considered by the Undergraduate Candidacy Committee: 1. Completion of 60 semester hours of course work, 48 of which must be in General Studies. 2. A minimum overall grade-point average of 2.2 in the major/specialization (including transfer work) and a grade-point average of 2.2 on all work attempted at the University of South Alabama. 3. Satisfactory performance on the College of Education Reading Examination (IDE 010). Students who are seeking a second Bachelor of Science degree or students with official E-ACT scores of 20 (or higher) on the Reading Component (RD) are exempt from IDE 010. Students are limited to two attempts for IDE 010. After two unsuccessful attempts individuals are required to seek remediation and register for RGD 152 until they meet the requirement. 4. Sufficient physical ability and emotional stability to perform successfully as a professional. These and other factors could be determined in a departmental interview. 5. Recommendation of the advisor and department chair. 6. Completion of any departmental prerequisite courses.

6 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BS) - EXERCISE SCIENCE 6 7. HS majors must complete EH 101, EH 102; PE 100, PE 201; HS 170, HS 262, HS 263; BMD 114, BMD 115; CA 110, and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above. 8. LS majors must complete EH 101, EH 102; LS 191, LS 292, LS 391, CA 110 and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above. 9. PE (Exercise Science) majors must complete EH 101, EH 102; PE 100, PE 201, PE 282; HS 170, HS 262, HS 263; BMD 114, CA 110, and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above. The Undergraduate Candidacy Committee may recommend the admission of the student to the program, defer admission, or reject the student's application. Internships In Non-teaching (NTC) Programs (HS, LS, PE) Students enrolled in one of the following NTC Programs: Health Education, Leisure Studies, or Physical Education/Exercise Science, must be admitted to candidacy in their program and attain senior status prior to enrollment in an internship. All internships must be completed at departmentally approved sites, and must be planned and approved at least one full semester in advance of the experience. No other academic courses may be taken during the internship without permission of the Department Chairperson and HPELS advisor. Health and Physical Education/Exercise Science students enroll in PE 495 and Leisure Studies students enroll in LS 498. See advisor for details and internship planning. Grade-point Average (GPA) Deficiencies If additional course work is necessary to fulfill a GPA requirement in any HPELS program, only course work in the humanities, social sciences, science, mathematics, or the teaching field/specialization may be used. Physical Education activity courses may not be used to enhance any program grade point average. Please see advisor for deficiency recommendations. Graduate The Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies offers: I. The Master of Education degree with specializations in: 1. Health Education, and 2. Physical Education These programs are planned to lead to Alabama Class A Teacher Certification. An Alabama Class B certificate or the equivalent is required for students seeking the Master's level (Class A) certification. II. The Master of Science degree in Exercise Science; and Non-Certification Health Education. This is a non-teacher certification specialization.