1998-1999 Bulletin Information

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND LEISURE STUDIES

Chair: Frederick M. Scaffidi
Professors: Barnes, Chilton, Gilley, Heitman, Kovaleski, Scaffidi
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 offers state and nationally accredited teacher education programs in Physical Education (N-12) and Health Education (6-12). Non-teacher education concentrations in Physical Education include Sports Injury Management (Athletic Training) and Exercise Science. A major is offered in Leisure Studies with concentrations in Therapeutic Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism, and General Recreation. The department also provides the basic physical activity instructional program for all University students through courses in physical fitness, lifetime sports, dance, and martial arts.

MINIMUM GENERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS FOR HPELS MAJORS
(64 hours)

See College of Education section or departmental advising sheets for General Studies requirements.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

I. General Studies Component
See Departmental advising sheet for specific requirements and suggestions.

II. Requirements for Physical Education (N-12) Teacher Certification.
HS 170, 262, 263, 362,460, PE 100,106, 130, 166, 201, 282, 351, 370, 380, 381, 452, 461, 474, 475, 476, 478, 430 and 460 or 470, two (2) additional and different one-hour activity courses, EPY 251, EDF 211, 315, EDM 310 or 312 or 385, and SPE 400.

III. Requirements for Non-Certification Physical Education (Exercise Science).
HS 170, 262, 263, 362, 460, PE 100, 166, 201, 282, 351, 370, 380, 381, 474, 475, 476, 495, EPY 251, EDM 310 or 312 or 385, BLY 151, 3 different 1 hour PE Activities.

IV. Requirements for Non-Certification Physical Education-Sports Injury Management (Athletic Training).
HS 170, 262, 263, 362, 460, PE 100, 201, 282, 296, 297, 370, 380, 381, 385, 386, 396, 397, 461, 474, 475, 476, 480, 481, 482, 496, 497, 499, BLY 151, 152, PSY 210, one course in Physics, EDM 310 or 312 or 385 and 1 hour PE activity.

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

The Sports Injury Management (SIM) curriculum offers study for students who want careers in Athletic Training (AT). 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-AT 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-AT 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. 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 complete 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 April 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 (including transfer hours);

  5. evaluation of the student's performance during the pre-professional clinical experience;

  6. personal interview by Program Selection Committee.

  7. EMT certification or licensure

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 in HPELS advising sheets (see advisor).

HEALTH EDUCATION
I. General Studies Component.
See Department advising sheets for specific requirements and suggestions.

II. Requirements for Health Education (6-12) Teacher Certification
HS 170, 262, 263, 351, 361, 362, 460, 463, PE 100 and one hour PE activity, BLY 151, 152, SED 340, 341, 464, EDF 211, 315, EPY 251, 455, EDM 310 or 312 or 385, SPE 400, RED 351.
Secondary teaching field required (Biology recommended)

III. Requirements for Non-Certification Health Education
HS 170, 262, 263, 351, 361, 362, 460, 463, PE 100, 201, 381, 475, 476, 495, one hour PE activity, BLY 151, 152, 205, 215 or 311, SY 220, PSY 210, EPY 251, EDM 310 or 312 or 385.
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 36 semester hours in Leisure Studies professional courses including the core requirements (21 semester hours) of 191, 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 semester 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 semester of the sophomore year or first semester 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 semester immediately following the completion of 64 semester hours of credit provided they meet the requirements listed below. Courses in progress during the semester 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 semester 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 64 semester hours of course work, 51 of which must be in General Studies.

  2. A minimum overall grade-point average of 2.2 (2.5 in SIM-AT) in the major/specialization and a grade-point average of 2.2 (2.5 in SIM-AT) 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, 102, LS 191, 280 or 295, 391, CA requirement and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above.

  8. PE majors (Exercise Science) must complete EH 101, EH 102, PE 100, 166, 201, HS 170, 262, CA requirement, and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above.

  9. HS majors must complete EH 101, 102, PE 100, 201; HS 170, 262, 263; BLY 151 and 152, CA requirement, and any departmental prerequisite courses, in addition to the above.

  10. Sport Injury Management (Athletic Training) major must complete EH 101, EH 102, PE 100, 201, 382; HS 170; BLY 151 and 152; 1 course in Physics, PSY 210, CA requirement, and any depart-mental 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.

MINOR IN LEISURE STUDIES (21 hours)
LS 191, 375, 391, and the remaining hours from other Leisure Studies courses as assigned by the advisor.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STUDIES MINOR FOR LEISURE STUDIES STUDENTS (21 hours)
ACC 211, ECO 215, 216, MGT 240, 300, MKT 320, and three hours from an advisor-approved business elective. 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:

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. AA Certification Programs for the Instructional Specialist in (1) Health Education, and (2) Physical Education.

IV. The Alternative Master of Education Degree Program is a special program for individuals with baccalaureate degrees in non-teacher-education fields.

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 (M.Ed. 33 hours)
The requirements for the Master of Education Degree include IDE 510, Educational Research and Evaluation, and 30 semester hours in the area of specialization. Eighteen 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 (N-12)
A. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (6 hours)
HPE 506 and HPE 521 or HPE 530

B. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (6 hours)
Select one: EPY 502, EPY 521
Select one: EDF 501, EDF 515

C. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3 hours)
IDE 510

D. Student chooses one from: IDE 620, ST 540 (3 hours)

E. TEACHING FIELD (12 hours)
Twelve hours from HPE, HS course work (advisor recommendation required).

F. ELECTIVES (3 hours)
All certification programs require SPE 500 or an introductory Special Education course if not taken at the undergraduate level.

Option 2: Health Education (6-12)
A. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (6 hours)
N-12: HS 560 and HS 520 or HPE 530

B. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (6 hours)
Select one: EPY 502, EPY 521,
Select one: EDF 501, EDF 515

C. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3 hours)
IDE 510

D. TEACHING FIELD (12 hours)
Twelve hours from HS, HPE course work (advisor recommendation required).

E. ELECTIVES (6 hours)
All certification programs require SPE 500 or an introductory Special Education course if not taken at the undergraduate level.

Option 3: Non-Certification (HS,PE)
A. REQUIRED CORE
PE: IDE 510, HPE 505, 516, 540, 563, 570, 595.
HS: IDE 510, HS 562, 563, HPE 505, 595.

B. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
12-18 hours from advisor approved electives

ALTERNATIVE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM
(45 hours)
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 I - Physical Education (Alternative Master's Degree Program)
A. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (6 hours)
N-12 - HPE 506 and HPE 521 or HPE 530

B. EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS (6 hours) EPY 502 and EDF 501
C. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3 hours) EPY 455
D. TEACHING FIELD (15 hours)
Fifteen hours from HPE, HS course work (advisor recommendation required).

E. SPE 500 or SPE 400 (3 hours)
F. Reading in the content field (3 hours) RED 541
G. INTERNSHIP (6 hours) HPE 595
H. TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT (3 hours)
I. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. All students must apply for candidacy prior to the completion of 18 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)
A. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (6 hours)
HS 560 and HS 520 or HS 530

B. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (6 hours)
EPY 502 and EDF 501

C. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3 hours)
EPY 455

D. TEACHING FIELD (15 hours)
Fifteen hours from HPE, HS course work (advisor recommendation required).

E. SPE 500 or SPE 400 (3 hours)

F. Reading in the content field (3 hours)
RED 541

G. INTERNSHIP (6 hours)
HPE 595

H. TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT (3 hours)

I. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. All students must apply for candidacy prior to the completion of 18 hours.

  2. Students must take a comprehensive examination on all courses taken.

  3. Students may opt for a thesis.

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM (33 hours)
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 33 semester hours.

Option 1: Exercise Technology
A. REQUIRED CORE (12-15 hours)
Thesis 6-9 hours
Practicum 3 hours
IDE 510 3 hours
B. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION (18-21 hours)

Advisor approved course work from areas such as: Organization and Administration, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Research, Stress Testing and Exercise Prescription.

Option 2: Therapeutic Recreation
A. REQUIRED CORE (15 hours)
IDE 510, LS 569, 573, 585, 592
B. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION (18 hours)
LS 570, 571
The remaining hours from advisor approved electives.

Option 3: Recreational Administration
A. REQUIRED CORE (15 hours)
IDE 510, LS 569, LS 573, LS 585, LS 592
B. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION (18 hours from advisor-approved electives).

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE PROGRAM FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST IN HEALTH EDUCATION OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION (33 hours)
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 24 semester 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

A. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (6 hours)
IDE 640 and IDE 650
B. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (6 hours)
EDF 610 or 615 and EPY 602
C. EVALUATION (3 hours)
IDE 660
D. RESEARCH (3 hours)
IDE 692
E. TEACHING FIELD (12 hours)
HPE 699*, and Health Education (9 hours), or Physical Education (9 hours)
F. ELECTIVES (3 hours)
SPE 500 if not taken previously.

All certification programs require an introductory special education course, if not completed at undergraduate or master's level.

G. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Students must take a comprehensive examination on all course work.

DESCRIPTIONS OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND LEISURE STUDIES COURSES BEGIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

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