DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND LEISURE STUDIES

Chair: Frederick M. Scaffidi
Professors: Barnes, Chilton, Gilley, Heitman, Scaffidi, Kovaleski
Associate Professor: Butts
Assistant Professors: Erdmann, Fox, Gurchiek, Robinson
Instructors: O'Keefe, Salazar, Smith-Palombo
Lecturer: Novak

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies provides the basic instructional program of lifetime sports and dance for all University students: A professional program is offered with majors in: (1) Physical Education (N-12), (2) Health Education (7-12), and concentration in (3) Sport Injury Management, as well as a major in (4) Leisure Studies (a non-teaching certification program).

* Indicates courses restricted to students admitted to candidacy.

MINIMUM GENERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
FOR HPELS MAJORS
Minimum General Studies (90 hours)
Humanities 24 hours

EH 101, 102 8 hours; Literature 8 hours; Art/Music/Drama 4 hours; SPA 290 (CA or SPA for non-certification programs) 4 hours.

Natural and Physical Science 20 hours
(Including Mathematics) Must include a Natural Science, a Physical Science, and a Mathematics course.

Social Sciences 20 hours
Must include one course in Economics, one course in History, and remaining courses from HY, PSC, ECO, SY, PSY, GEO, AN, PHL

Educational Technology 4 hours

Health and Physical Education 6 hours
Must include PE 100 and three (3) different one-hour activity courses.

Electives Variable

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1. General Studies Component
   See Departmental advising sheet for specific requirements and suggestions.
   
2. Requirements for Area of Specialization
   A minimum of 63 hours to include: HS 170, 262, 360 or 365, 460*, PE 100, 201,351, 352, 380, 381*, 382, 461, 475, 476 and three (3) additional, different one-hour activity courses.
   
3. Additional Requirements for Teacher Certification
   
   1. A. The following are required for N-12 certification in Physical Education. PE 166, 270, SPE 400, EDF 210, 211, 315, EPY 251, PE 371*, 452*, EDM 385* or 464* or 482, RED/SED 351* or RED 458*, PE 430*, and PE 460*; PE 429 and three (3) additional, different one-hour activity courses, BLY 151 or 152 or 251.
      
   2. B. Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive examination (teaching field and professional education).
      
4. Additional requirements for Non-Certification Programs
   
   1. A. Physical Education - EDM 385 or 482 or 310, HS 263, 362, PE 166, 270, 495, EPY 251, BLY 151 or 152 or 251 and three (3) additional different one hour activity courses.
      
      Enrollment in PE 495 internship requires a 2.2 GPA and must be completed at departmentally-approved sites. Must be planned and approved at least one full quarter in advance of enrollment in PE 495.
      
      
   2. B. Sport-Injury Management - EDM 310 or 385 or 482, PE 270, 385, 386, 480, 481, 482, 495, HS 263, 362, EPY 251, BLY 151 and 152, EMT 200, 205, 206,PSY 210, one Physics course, one Chemistry course. GPA of 2.5 is required for PE 495.

The Sports Injury Management (SIM) Curriculum offers study for students who want careers in Athletic Training. Successful completion of the program prepares the student for the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Certification Examination administered by the NATA Board of Certification. Several courses required are also part of the N-12 and Non-Teaching Certification curricula in Physical Education.

The SIM Curriculum consists of the academic courses listed within the Physical Education Non-Teacher Certification Program (see Departmental advising sheet). Internship and clinical experiences are designed so that the student may fulfill the 1500 hours of athletic training experience needed for graduation and the NATA Certification Examination. The SIM Curriculum is divided into Pre-Professional and Professional Components.

The Pre-Professional Component provides the student with basic study in the General Studies Program of the University and in basic course study and clinical experiences in Athletic Training. The Professional Component offers advanced academic study and advanced clinical experiences in Athletic Training. Formal application is required for entrance into the Professional Component with the number of students admitted limited. To ensure that all interested students are given an equal opportunity to compete for the clinical positions that are available each year, applications are evaluated using the following criteria:

1. completed application submitted to the program director by November 1st;
   
2. completion of the designated course work or equivalent courses approved by the program director with grades of "C" or better;
   
3. strength of academic performance in the designated course work;
   
4. minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application;
   
5. evaluation of the student's performance during the pre-professional clinical experience;
   
6. personal interview by Program Selection Committee.

Students accepted into the Professional Component should be prepared for extra expenses including books, lab fees and supplies, personal liability insurance, and travel to and from clinical facilities. The Pre-Professional and Professional Program requirements are separate from the requirements for admission to candidacy within the College of Education. Other requirements may exist for NATA Certification and are in addition to the Sport Injury Management Curriculum. Program requirements including candidacy and retention are found on Departmental program sheets available from advisor.

Additional Departmental requirements will be listed on HPELS advising sheets (see advisor).

HEALTH EDUCATION

1. General Studies Component.
   See Department advising sheets for specific requirements and suggestions.
   
2. Requirements for Area of Specialization
   A minimum of 40 hours to include: PE 100, HS 170, 262, 263, 351, 360, 361, 362, 460, 463, BLY 151 or 152 or 251.
   
3. Additional Requirements for Teacher Certification
   
   1. The following are required for 7-12 certification in Health Education: EPY 251, EDF 210, 211, 315, SED 340, 341, EDM 385 or 464 or 482, RED 351 or 458 or SED 351, EPY 455, SED 464, 429, SPE 400.
      
   2. Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive examination (teaching field and professional education).
      
4. Additional Requirements for Non-Certification Programs.
   
   1. Health Education - EDM 385 or 482 or 310, SY 220, PSY 210, EPY 251, PE 495, BLY 205, 215 or 311, PE 381, 475, 476, HS and PE electives.
      

Enrollment in PE 495 internship requires a 2.2 GPA and must be completed at departmentally-approved sites. Must be planned and approved at least one full quarter in advance of enrollment in PE 495.

Additional Departmental requirements will be listed in HPELS advising sheets (see advisor).

LEISURE STUDIES (A NON-TEACHING-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM)
A major must complete a minimum of 64 quarter hours in Leisure Studies professional courses including the core requirements (36 quarter hours) of 191, 295, 302, 375, 391, and 498. All LS 498 Internships must be completed at departmentally approved sites and must be planned and approved at least one full quarter in advance of their enrollment in LS 498. Additional courses are required if a student elects to complete an emphasis area in Therapeutic Recreation or Hospitality and Tourism. (See Advisor or Leisure Studies Advising Sheet for courses necessary to complete each emphasis area.)

Additional requirements may be needed for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. See departmental advisors for specific NCTRC requirements.

Minors are available in Biology, Business, Geography, Psychology, and Sociology. See specific subject areas for requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY IN TEACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (PE & HS)
All students must apply at the Education Certification and Student Services Office, College of Education, for admission to teacher candidacy normally during the final quarter of the sophomore year or first quarter of the junior year. All previously listed requirements of the University and College must have been met as well. (See specifics in College of Education section.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY IN
NON-TEACHING-CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (LS, PE, HS) All students must apply for admission to a program during the quarter immediately following the completion of 90 quarter hours of credit provided they meet the requirements listed below. Courses in progress during the quarter the student makes an application for candidacy may be used as a part of meeting the requirements.

Admission to a non-teaching-certification program requires that:

1. The student (a) declare a specialization, (b) take any necessary tests, (c) submit to any needed evaluations, and (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 Student Services Committee of the College of Education by the second week of the quarter in which the student is eligible to be admitted.
   
3. The student's application receives approval from the Student Services Committee.
   
4. The student's application receive the approval of the Dean or Associate Dean, College of Education.

The following are the criteria to be considered by the Student Services Committee (and completion of necessary departmental course requirements):

1. Completion of 90 quarter hours of course work, 72 of which must be in General Studies.
   
2. A minimum overall grade-point average of 2.2 (2.5 in S.I.M.) in the major/specialization and a grade-point average of 2.2 (2.5 in S.I.M.) on all work attempted at the University of South Alabama.
   
3. Satisfactory performance on College of Education Reading examination (IDE 010) or equivalent.
   
4. Sufficient physical ability and emotional stability to perform successfully as a professional. (NOTE: These factors could be determined in a departmental interview.)
   
5. Recommendation of advisor and department chair.
   
6. Completion of any departmental prerequisite courses.
   
7. LS majors must complete EH 101 or USA 010, EH 102, LS 191, 295, 302, 391, SPA/CA course and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above.
   
8. PE majors must complete EH 101, or USA 010, EH 102, PE 100, 166, 201, HS 170, 262, SPA/CA course, and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above.
   
9. HS majors must complete EH 101 or USA 010, EH 102, PE 100, 201; HS 170,262, 263; BLY 151 or 152 or 251, SPA/CA course, and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above.
   
10. Sport Injury Management major must complete EH 101 or USA 010, EH 102, PE 100, 201, 382; HS 170; BLY 151 and 152; 1 course in Physics (excluding PH 100, 200), PSY 210, SPA/CA course, and any departmental requirements or prerequisite courses, in addition to the above.

The Student Services Committee may recommend the admission of the student to the program, defer admission, or reject the student's application.

RECOMMENDATION FOR A MINOR IN
LEISURE STUDIES (32 hours)
LS 191, 302, 375, 391, and the remaining hours from other Leisure Studies courses as assigned by the advisor.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STUDIES MINOR FOR
LEISURE STUDIES STUDENTS (32 hours)
ACC 211, ECO 214, 215, MGT 240 or 322, MKT 371, and the remaining hours from advisor-approved electives. LS majors are not subject to the additional College of Business and Management Studies requirements.

GRADUATE
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies offers:

1. The Master of Education degree in HPELS with specializations in (1) Physical Education, and (2) Health Education. These programs are planned to lead to Alabama Class A Teacher Certification unless the student prefers a non-teaching degree.
   
2. The Master of Science degree in HPELS with specializations in (1) Exercise Technology, (2) Therapeutic Recreation, and (3) Recreation Administration. These are non-teacher-certification specializations.
   
3. AA Certification Programs for the Instructional Specialist in (1) Health Education, and (2) Physical Education.
   
4. The Alternative Master of Education Degree Program is a special program for individuals with baccalaureate degrees in non-teacher-education fields.

Each student will select a committee of three (3) graduate faculty members to plan the student's specific course of study according to the departmental and/or State Department of Education requirements. Committee and course selection must be done prior to the completion of the first 12 hours of graduate study.

ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
For Admission to Candidacy, see College of Education requirements in this Bulletin. Students may also be required to complete satisfactorily a Departmental Candidacy Examination.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE
The requirements for the Master of Education Degree include IDE 510, Educational Research and Evaluation, and 44 quarter hours in the area of specialization as determined by the student's graduate faculty committee. Twenty-eight hours of graduate course work must be in HPELS. All 400 level courses that will apply to any HPELS graduate program must be approved by the chair of HPELS.

Option 1: Physical Education

1. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (8 hours required)
   N-12: HPE 506 and HPE 521 or HPE 530 or
   HPE 552
   
2. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (8 hours required)
   Select one: EPY 502, EPY 521
   Select one: EDF 501, EDF 515
   
3. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (4 hours required)
   IDE 510
   
4. Student chooses one from: IDE 620, ST 540 (4 hours)
   
5. TEACHING FIELD (20 hours required)
   The student will select a committee of three (3) graduate faculty members to plan the student's course of study to include at least two graduate courses in an area of interest as identified below. Additionally the student must take at least three graduate courses in physical education outside the area of interest.
   
   Areas of Interest
   
   1. Instruction HPE 506, 552
      
   2. Motor Learning HPE 521, 550
      
   3. Exercise Physiology HPE 516, 540, 570
      
   4. Organization HPE 500, 505, 506
      
   5. Health Science HS 510, 562, 563, 567
      
   6. Adapted P.E. HPE 550, 552, 554
      
6. ELECTIVES (4 hours required)
   All certification programs require SPE 500 or an introductory Special Education course if not taken at the graduate level.

Option 2: Health Education

1. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (8 hours required)
   N-12: HS 560 and HS 520 or HPE 530
   
2. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (8 hours required)
   Select one: EPY 502, EPY 521, EPY 568
   Select one: EDF 501, EDF 515
   
3. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (4 hours required)
   IDE 510
   
4. TEACHING FIELD (20 hours required)
   The student will select a committee of three (3) graduate faculty members to plan the student's course of study.
   
5. ELECTIVES (8 hours required)
   All certification programs require SPE 500 or an introductory Special Education course if not taken at the undergraduate level.
   

ALTERNATIVE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM
This is a special alternative program for individuals with baccalaureate degrees in non-teacher education fields. For specific admission and degree requirements see the College of Education general section of this Bulletin.

Option 1: Physical Education
(Alternative Master's Degree Program)

1. A. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (8 hours required)
   N-12 - HPE 506 and HPE 521 or HPE 530 or HPE 552
   
2. B. EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS (8 hours required)
   EPY 502 and EDF 501
   
3. C. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (4 hours required) EPY 455
   
4. D. Student chooses one from: IDE 620, ST 540
   
5. E. TEACHING FIELD (20 hours required)
   The student will select a committee of 3 graduate faculty members to plan the student's course of study to include at least two graduate courses in an area of interest as identified below. Additionally the student must take at least three graduate courses in physical education outside the area of interest.
   
   Areas of Interest:
   1. Instruction HPE 506, 552
      
   2. Motor Learning HPE 521, 550
      
   3. Exercise Physiology HPE 516, 540, 570
      
   4. Organization HPE 500, 505, 506
      
   5. Health Science HS 510, 562, 563
      
   6. Adapted P.E. HPE 552, 554, 550
      
6. SPE 500 or SPE 400 (4 hours required)
   
7. Reading in the content field (4 hours required)
   RED 541
   
8. INTERNSHIP (8 hours required)
   HPE 595
   
9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
   
   1. All students must apply for candidacy prior to the completion of 24 hours.
   2. Students must take a comprehensive examination of all courses taken.
   3. Students may opt for a thesis.

Option 2: Health Education
(Alternative Master's Degree Program)

1. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (8 hours required)
   N-12-HS 560 and HS 520 or HS 530
   
2. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (8 hours required)
   EPY 502 and EDF 501
   
3. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (4 hours required)
   EPY 455
   
4. TEACHING FIELD (20 hours required)
   The student will select a committee of 3 graduate faculty members to plan the student's course of study from courses in HS. HS 510 or 535, 562, 563, 567, HPE 505.
   
5. SPE 500 or SPE 400 (4 hours required)
   
6. Reading in the content field (4 hours required)
   RED 541
   
7. INTERNSHIP (8 hours required)
   HPE 595
   
8. ELECTIVE (4 hours required)
   
9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
   
   1. All students must apply for candidacy prior to the completion of 24 hours.
   2. Students must take a comprehensive examination on all courses taken.
   3. Students may opt for a thesis.

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
In addition to satisfying the general requirements of the Graduate School, the candidate for the Master of Science degree in HPELS must complete a minimum of 48 quarter hours (28 hours of graduate course work in HPELS) from one of the program options described below.

In all program options, the student will select a committee of three (3) graduate faculty members to plan the student's course of study, including electives. Committee and course selection must be determined prior to the completion of twelve (12) quarter hours of graduate study.

Option 1: Exercise Technology

1. PREREQUISITE
   Competencies and/or undergraduate course work in the following are evaluated for admission to the program.
   Computer Science, Statistics, Anatomy/Physiology, Physiology, Bio-chemistry or Physiological Chemistry and basic EMT or equivalent.
   
2. REQUIRED CORE (16-20 hours required)
   Thesis 8-12 hours
   Practicum 4 hours
   IDE 510 4 hours
   
3. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION (28-36 hours required)
   Approved course work from areas such as: Organization and Administration, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Research, Stress Testing and Exercise Prescription.

Option 2: Therapeutic Recreation

1. PREREQUISITE
   Competencies and/or undergraduate course work in the following are required for admission to the program.
   Philosophy of Leisure Studies, Programming, Planning and Design, Management, and Special Populations.
   
2. REQUIRED CORE (24 hours required)
   IDE 510, LS 569, 573, 576, 585, 592
   
3. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION (24 hours required)
   LS 570, 571
   The remaining hours from committee-approved electives. Approved course work from areas such as: Exercise Physiology; Stress Testing; Addicting Substances; and Counselor Education.

Option 3: Recreational Administration

1. PREREQUISITE
   Competencies and/or undergraduate course work in the following are required for admission to the program.
   Philosophy of Leisure Services, Programming, Planning and Design, Management, and Recreational Resources.
   
2. REQUIRED CORE (24 hours required)
   IDE 510, LS 569, LS 573, LS 576, LS 585, LS 592
   
3. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION (24 hours required) LS 587, LS 591
   The remaining hours from committee-approved electives.
   

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE PROGRAM FOR
THE INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST IN HEALTH EDUCATION OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The program for an Instructional Specialist in Health Education or Physical Education is designed to provide a further level of specialization for the practitioner requiring higher scholarship and more in-depth understanding of educational programs. The program develops personnel who demonstrate a high quality of leadership either as classroom teachers or as instructional support personnel.

The requirements for the Educational Specialist Degree include IDE 510 or Equivalent from Master's Degree program. IDE 692 and HPE 699 and 36-40 quarter hours in the area of specialization as determined by the student's graduate faculty committee. Additionally, those seeking teacher certification must complete one of the program options described below.

Admission to Candidacy

Refer to the College of Education general section of the Bulletin for specific requirements for admission to candidacy.

Health Education (or) Physical Education

1. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (8 hours required)
   IDE 640 and IDE 650
   
2. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (8 hours required)
   EDF 610 or 615 and
   EPY 602
   
3. EVALUATION (4 hours required)
   IDE 660
   
4. RESEARCH (8 hours required)*
   IDE 620 and IDE 692
   
5. TEACHING FIELD (20 hours required)
   HPE 699*, and
   Health Education (16 hours), or
   Physical Education (16 hours)
   
6. ELECTIVES (4 hours required)
   IDE 692
   All certification programs require an introductory special education course, if not completed at undergraduate or master's level.
   
7. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
   Students must take a comprehensive examination on all course work.

*Not required for AA Certificate program.

DESCRIPTION OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND LEISURE STUDIES COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Health and Safety (HS)
Health, Physical Education (HPE)
Leisure Studies (LS)
Interdepartmental Education (IDE)
Physical Education Activity Courses (PE) and Professional Education

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