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PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR
EXERCISE SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR
RECREATION AND PARK MANAGEMENT MAJOR
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Department Objectives:
Although each student will be required to complete an established criteria for application, completion of the criteria does not ensure acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program. Only an established number of positions will be available each year for qualified applicants. The number of available positions is dictated by the number of clinical educators currently present in the program. The ratio of students to each clinical instructor (8:1) must be maintained so that the program can ensure a quality clinical education environment. Cumulative GPA & successful completion of all entrance requirements will contribute to the evaluation process that the program committee will use to consider granting acceptance to any applicant. The program committee may utilize all aspects of the student's first year field exposure and each of the components that make up the competency acquisition within prerequisite courses to assist them in granting acceptance to any qualified applicant. Those students who qualify for acceptance and demonstrate excellence in each component of their observation / candidacy period will be given first consideration for acceptance.
A UNK student wishing to change their major field of study or a student wishing to transfer into the program utilizing previous academic or practical experience must provide the program committee with verification of like experiences to that of any student beginning their study as a declared athletic training student. Every such student wishing to apply for admission into the ATEP must present verification of 100 hours of practical experience under a Certified Athletic Trainer, verification of successful completion of a Human Anatomy and Physiology course with an accompanying lab, proof of certification in American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR, proof of certification in American Red Cross First Aid, successful completion of a course similar to PE 264 Foundations of Athletic Training and Lab, and a minimum of a 2.5 overall GPA.
A student will be required to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the Exercise Science core and Athletic Training Option as well as complete all clinical and Field Experience requirements in order to remain in the clinical program and to maintain full acceptance status. A student falling short of a cumulative 2.5 GPA and/or a 3.0 in the Exercise Science Core and Athletic Training Option after being fully accepted into the program or who fails to complete Field Experience requirements will be placed on probation and will not be permitted to continue to enroll in Athletic Training specific courses, gather field experience hours, enroll in PE 174 practicum courses or officially complete clinical competencies until their GPA is returned to the minimum of 2.5 and/or 3.0 respectively and all clinical and Field Experience requirements are met. A student who is not reinstated after 2 semesters of probation will be removed from the program. No student will be permitted more than a total of 2 semesters of probation. Once the student is fully accepted into the program they will be required to achieve a minimum of a C in Exercise Science Core and Athletic Training Option courses. Upon receiving a grade below a C, the student will be required to repeat the course during the next semester it is offered and will not be permitted to enroll in any of the following sequence courses or continue their clinical progression.
Each student must complete all of the ATEP required General Studies courses & meet the university requirement of 45 credits over each content area. Each student must complete the 36 credit hour Exercise Science Core and the 48 credit hour Athletic Training Program core of courses with a 3.0 average in the core. Each student must complete the 128 credit hour program with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Each student must complete all clinical and Field Experience requirements designated for each clinical level.
Five options are available in this major:
A minor in Physical Education is available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.
Supplemental Endorsements are offered in Adapted Physical Education, Strength Training, and Interscholastic Coaching.
Students who complete two Teaching Subject Endorsements or one Teaching Field Endorsement may complete one or more Supplemental Endorsements.
Two options are available in this major:
Two options are available in this major:
A minor in Travel and Tourism and Recreation and Park Management are available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.
Two options are available in this major:
A minor in Sports Administration or Sports Communication is available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.
Courses with the prefixes PE and REC are offered by the department.
11 May 2006
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