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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL
EDUCATION AND LEISURE STUDIES |
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| Chair: Frederick
M. Scaffidi (251) 460-7131 |
| Professors: Chilton,
Gurchiek,
Heitman, Kovaleski, Scaffidi |
| Associate Professor: Broach, Norrell, Pugh |
| Assistant Professors: Bradford, Dong, Keshock |
| Senior Instructors:
O’Keefe, Palombo |
| Instructors: Anastasio, Barter |
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Department
of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies
web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe |
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| 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). 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 a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. The department
also provides a basic physical activity instructional
program for all university students through courses
in physical fitness, lifetime sports, dance, and
martial arts. |
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| UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS |
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| MINIMUM
GENERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS FOR HPELS MAJORS
(64 hours) |
| See College
of Education section or departmental advising
sheets at http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/coursesofstudy.shtml for General Studies requirements. |
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| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| I. |
General Studies
Component |
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See Departmental
advising sheet for specific requirements and suggestions. |
| II. |
Requirements
for Physical Education
(P-12) Class B Teacher Certification |
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HS 170, HS 262,
HS 263, HS 361, HS 362, HS 429, HS 460; PE 100, PE 106, PE 130, PE 166, PE 201, PE 282,
PE 351, PE 370, PE 380, PE 381, PE 429, PE 452, PE 461, PE 474, PE 475, PE 476, PE 478,
PE 470, two (2) additional and different
one-hour activity courses; BMD 114, EPY 251, EDF 211, 315; EDM 310; SPE 400; successful completion of appropriate tests: IDE 010, APTT, COE Math Modules or Math Test, Exit Exam, PRAXIS II in teaching field. |
| III. |
Requirements for Non-Certification Physical Education (Exercise
Science). |
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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 495; BMD 114, BMD 115; PE 102 and two (2) different one-hour PE activities, IDE 010 and the USA computer proficiency requirement. |
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Exercise Science program is endorsed by both the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) to prepare students for health and fitness careers. Upon completion of this curriculum students would be eligible to pursue internationally recognized certifications such as Personal Trainer, Health Fitness Specialist, Exercise Specialist, and/or Strength and Conditioning Specialist. |
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| Additional
departmental requirements are
listed on HPELS advising sheets (see advisor). |
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| HEALTH EDUCATION |
| I. |
General Studies
Component |
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See Department advising
sheets for specific requirements and suggestions. |
| II. |
Requirements
for Health Education
(6-12) Class B Teacher Certification
HS 170, HS 262, HS 263, HS 351, HS 361, HS 362, HS 429, HS 460, HS 463; PE
100 and one (1) hour activity course; PE 201, PE 460, PE 475; PE 381 or EPY 455; PE 380 or PE 474 or PE 476; BMD 114, BMD 115; SED 340, SED 341, SED 342, EDF 211, EDF 315; EPY
251; EDM 310; SPE 400; BLY 205, SY 220; successful completion of appropriate tests: IDE 010, APTT, COE Math Modules or Math Test, Exit Exam, PRAXIS II in teaching field, additional field experiences (see advisor). |
| III. |
Requirements
for Non-Certification Health Education
HS 170, HS 262, HS 263, HS 351, HS 361, HS 362, HS 463; PE
100, PE 201, PE 278, PE 381, PE 475, PE 380 or PE 474 or PE 476, PE 495, and one (1) hour
activity course; LS 391 or LS 472, BLY 205; BMD 114, BMD 115; SY 220, IDE 010, and the USA computer proficiency requirement. |
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| Additional
departmental requirements
are listed
on HPELS advising sheets (see advisor). |
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| LEISURE STUDIES |
| I. |
General
Studies Component |
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See
departmental advising sheet for specific requirements. |
| II. |
Leisure
Studies Program Requirements
Professional Core (34 hours): LS 191, LS 292, LS 391, LS 471, LS 483, LS 498; HS 170, HS 262, HS 263, IDE 010, and the USA computer proficiency requirement. |
| III. |
Concentration
Areas
See departmental advising
sheet and advisor for specific course requirements
for Recreation Administration and Therapeutic
Recreation. |
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| 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. Health and Physical Education/Exercise Science students should enroll in PE 495 and Leisure Studies students should enroll in LS 498. See advisor for details and internship planning. |
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| THERAPEUTIC
RECREATION CERTIFICATION |
| Additional
requirements may be needed for National Council
for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
See departmental advisors for specific NCTRC requirements. |
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| MINOR IN LEISURE STUDIES (21 Hours) |
| LS 191, LS 391 and the remaining hours from the Leisure Studies curriculum as assigned by the advisor. |
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| 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. See specifics in
College of Education section. |
| All
Health and Physical Education teacher certification
students must complete the following as partial
fulfillment of the requirements for teacher education
candidacy: APTT; IDE 010 or ACT (Reading) score of 21 or higher; EH 101, EH 102; CA 110; EDM 310; SPE 400; BMD 114; EDF 211, EDF 315; PE 100, PE 201; COE Math Modules or Math Test. |
| All
(P-12) Physical Education majors must also complete
PE 166. |
| All
(6-12) Health Education majors must also complete
HS 170, HS 262, HS 263. |
| Students seeking teacher certification must have a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.5 on all work attempted at the University of South Alabama and a minimum program grade-point average of 2.75 (including transfer work), a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 in professional teacher education with no grade below "C" (including transfer work), and a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 in area(s) of teaching specialization(s) (including transfer work). |
| Candidacy requirements are summarized on departmental advising sheets. See academic advisor. |
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| 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 |
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the student: |
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declare a specialization, |
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take any necessary
tests, |
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submit to any needed
evaluations, and |
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be available for
necessary interviews. |
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the student’s
application receives approval from the advisor
and departmental chair. The application must be
submitted to the College of Education Advising Center Staff by the second week of
the semester in which the student is eligible
to be admitted. |
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the student’s
application receives approval from the Undergraduate Candidacy Committee. |
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the student’s
application receives the approval of the Dean or
Associate Dean, College of Education. |
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| Candidacy requirements are summarized on Departmental Advising Sheets |
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| The following
are the criteria to be considered by the Undergraduate Candidacy Committee: |
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| 1. |
Completion of
60 semester hours of course work, 48 of which
must be in General Studies. |
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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. |
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Satisfactory
performance on the College of Education Reading
Examination (IDE 010) or equivalent. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| The Undergraduate Candidacy Committee may recommend the admission
of the student to the program, defer admission,
or reject the student’s application. |
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| 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. |
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| GRADUATE PROGRAMS |
| The Department
of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies
offers: |
| I. |
The
Master of Education degree in HPELS 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. |
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The
Master of Science degree in Exercise Science, Therapeutic Recreation or Non-Certification Health Education.
This is a non-teacher certification specialization. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR MASTER OF EDUCATION
DEGREE (M.Ed. 33 hours) |
| The requirements
for the Master of Education Degree include Educational Research and Evaluation (IDE 510),
and 30 semester hours in the area of specialization.
Eighteen hours of graduate course work must be
in HPELS. No courses below the 500 level can apply to any
graduate program. |
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| Option 1: Physical
Education (P-12) |
| Course of Study |
| A. |
Curriculum
and Teaching (6 hours)
HPE 506 and HPE 521. |
| B. |
Professional
Studies (3 hours)
EDF 501 or EDF 515. |
| C. |
Research
and Evaluation (3 hours)
IDE 510. |
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Technology Requirement (3 hours)
EDM 510. |
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Teaching Field (15 hours)
HPE 500, HPE 505, HPE 516, HS 562, HS 563. |
| F. |
Special Education or Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
All certification programs require SPE 500 or
an introductory Special Education course if not
taken at the undergraduate level. |
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Additional
Requirements
Submission of scores on either the GRE or MAT required for admission. Students
must successfully complete a comprehensive examination. See Graduate Student Checklist on Departmental Advising Sheets. |
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| Option 2: Health
Education (6-12) |
| Course of Study |
| A. |
Curriculum
and Teaching (3 hours)
HPE 506 or HPE 530 |
| B. |
Professional
Studies (3
hours)
EDF 501 or EDF 515. |
| C. |
Research
and Evaluation (3 hours)
IDE 510. |
| D. |
Technology (3 hours)
EDM 510. |
| E. |
Teaching Field (15 hours)
HPE 505, HS 562, HS 563, and Advisor Approved Electives (6 hours) |
| F. |
Special Education or Advisor Approved Electives
(6 hours)
All certification programs require SPE 500 or
an introductory Special Education course if not
taken at the undergraduate level. |
| G. |
Additional
Requirements
Submission of scores on
either the GRE or MAT required
for admission. Students must successfully complete
a comprehensive examination. See Graduate Student Checklist on Departmental Advising Sheets. |
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR 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. |
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| Exercise Science |
| Course of Study |
| A. |
Research
and Evaluation (3 hours)
IDE 510 |
| B. |
Area of Specialization (21 hours)
HPE 505, HPE 516, HPE 540, HPE 570, HPE 571, HPE 572, HS 563. |
| C. |
Thesis Option (9 hours)
IDE 620, HPE 599. |
| D. |
Non-Thesis Option (9 hours)
HPE 595; Advisor Approved Electives (6 hours) |
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Additional
Requirements
Submission
of scores on either the GRE or MAT required for admission. Students must successfully
complete a comprehensive examination. See Graduate Student Checklist on Departmental Advising Sheets. |
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| Health Education (Non-Certificaton) |
| Course of Study |
| A. |
Research and Evaluation (3 hours)
IDE 510. |
| B. |
Area of Specialization (12 hours)
HS 562, HS 563, HPE 505, HPE 595 |
| C. |
Advisor Approved Electives (18 hours) |
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Additional Requirements
Submission of scores on either the GRE or MAT required for admission. Students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination. See Graduate Student Checklist on Department Advising Sheets. |
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