2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science
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The Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science offers the Bachelor of Science degrees in human performance and exercise science, and athletic training. A minor in human performance and exercise science is also offered. A student majoring in HPE may choose one of two areas of concentration in lieu of a minor. The areas of concentration are: coaching and exercise physiology. A bachelor’s degree in human performance and exercise science prepares students to pursue careers in recreation, health, coaching, fitness, or teaching. This degree also provides an adequate background for students wishing to pursue graduate study in the areas of sports psychology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.
Transfer Credit for HPE
Credit may be granted to transfer students who have had similar courses on the baccalaureate level in a regionally accredited college or university in the United States of America or one of its territories. Teacher education transfer courses must be reviewed and approved by Alabama State Department of Education. Course equivalency is determined by the vice president of academic affairs upon the recommendation of the dean of the School of Education.
Athletic Training Major
Certified athletic trainers are employed by professional athletic BOC organizations, universities, colleges, junior colleges, high schools, private sports medicine clinics, physical therapy clinics, and wellness centers. Athletic trainers are also in demand for careers in sports medicine in foreign countries, international programs, and research.
Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program
For consideration for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program at the University of Mobile, the pre-professional student must:
- File the appropriate application with the ATEP Program Director or Clinical Education Coordinator by 1st Monday in February of the Spring Semester.
- Show proof of completion or current enrollment in courses that would, upon successful completion, amount to 24 semester hours including pre-professional courses HPE 252 , HPE 251 , HPE 261 , HPE 269 , HPE 125 and HPE 126 .
- Submit proof of cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale overall and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for courses HPE 251 , HPE 214 , HPE 261 , and HPE 126 and HPE 126 . If pre-professional student is currently registered in the remainder of these courses, his/her grade point average will be determined at the conclusion of 24 semester hours and these listed courses.
- Submit proof of the technical standard document signed and completed by a physician within six months prior to application to ATEP stating that the pre-professional student meets or exceeds all technical standards for the University of Mobile Athletic Training Education Program and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- Submit proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver.
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
- Obtain the threshold passing cumulative score on the interviews with members of the ATEP Admissions Interview Committee composed of program director, rotating clinical supervisors, chair of HPE, education faculty member, ATEP Medical Director and one University administrator (rotating, Dean or above).
Eligible applicants will be informed of the committee’s decision by the start of the 2nd summer session at the University of Mobile. Notification may be by letter, telephone communication or email by the program director.
Pre-professional students who have applied for acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program will be allowed to conditionally pre-register for professional classes the following Fall semester, with the condition being acceptance into ATEP before the start of the Fall semester.
CAATE Standards and Guidelines state the student:clinical instructor ratio shall not exceed eight (8) students to one clinical instructor during the course of a clinical experience course. Acceptance into the ATEP is based on Criteria 1-7 above. Number of available openings does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Offers of acceptance into the ATEP are presented on a competitive basis to those preprofessional students deemed most qualified.
Each student accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program must submit a letter stating that he/she accepts the invitation and responsibility connected with the Athletic Training Education Program.
Pre-professional and athletic training students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical experience sites.
Transfer Policy
All transfer students must complete the same requirements as resident students with the exception that HPE 125 and HPE 126 can be waived upon proof of 100 observational contact hours with a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
Completion of clinical courses at the University of Mobile requires a minimum of 6 semesters.
All athletic training core courses required for the major must be taken at the University of Mobile. All other courses presented for transfer credit will be evaluated on a course by course basis for acceptance at the University of Mobile.
Retention Policy for the University of Mobile Athletic Training Education Program
- Students are conditionally accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program in the Spring semester of their level I (Freshman) year. The condition is that final Spring grades of the student will confirm a 2.75 overall GPA with at least twenty-four (24) semester hours of credit and a 3.0 GPA in courses HPE 251 , HPE 252 , HPE 261 , HPE 269 and clinical experience courses HPE 125 and HPE 126 . Student cannot enroll in any clinical or didactic ATEP course above the level 1 sequence without being accepted into the ATEP.
- Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program is selective. Enrollment is limited due to the availability of resources.
- Students are required to maintain 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in all Athletic Training Education Program core courses.
- All students must maintain current Professional Rescuer certification when enrolled in Athletic Training Education Program clinical courses. Professional liability insurance is provided for University of Mobile athletic training students at no cost to the students when they are participating in designated clinical education experiences. Students are responsible for their own medical care if needed at the clinical education settings. Students must abide by the Centers for Disease Control and OSHA guidelines.
- Athletic training students are responsible for personal transportation to off-campus affiliated clinical sites.
University of Mobile Athletic Training Education Program Academic Probation Policy
See University of Mobile Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedure Manual for Students, Preceptors for complete text of the ATEP academic probation policy. This manual is available on the University of Mobile Athletic Training Education website at: www.umobile.edu/acad/education/athleticTraining.asp.
CPR re-certification is required annually to participate in clinical experiences.
Athletic training majors are responsible for personal transportation to off-campus affiliated clinical sites.
ATEP Courses HPE 225 , HPE 226 , HPE 325 , HPE 326 , HPE 361 , HPE 362 , HPE 363 , HPE 365 , HPE 367 , HPE 425 , and HPE 426 require admission to the Athletic Training Education Program as a pre-requisite for enrollment.
HPE 326 may be taken during the summer following Level 3 instead of Spring of Level 3. Completion of HPE 326 is required prior to enrollment in HPE 425 or HPE 426 .
See Athletic Training Education Program website for additional program requirements.
Required Course Sequencing
Effective May 6, 2008, all pre-professional and athletic training students must follow the professional course sequence contained in the latest version of the University of Mobile Catalog for the athletic training major. The only available exception to the course sequencing is that HPE 326 may be taken during the summer following Level 3 year instead of the spring of Level 3. This will result in no clinical experience during the spring Level 3 year.
The professional course sequence that appears in the latest version of the University of Mobile catalog is also in the ATEP Policies and Procedures Manual, on the online version of the University of Mobile Catalog, and on the ATEP website.
The course work must be taken in sequence as listed. The sequence is important to maintain proper learning over time.
Students may take core courses or electives during the summer to lighten their academic load during Fall or Spring, but cannot take ATEP courses out of sequence.
Annual Requirement for Pre-Professional and Athletic Training Students
A completed technical standards form, CPR certification/recertification, OSHA and blood-borne pathogens training is required annually to participate in clinical education experiences.
Costs Associated with the Athletic Training Education Program
Please see University of Mobile Athletic Training Education Program Policies and Procedures Manual for Students, Preceptors for full text of costs associated with the Athletic Training Education Program.
Secondary Certification
A Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree are offered in the major discipline approved for the secondary education student. The professional education component consists of knowledge and performance skills demonstrated in the areas of foundations, curriculum, technology, methods and strategies, evaluation, and teaching. Knowledge of and competency in theoretical foundations will be demonstrated through directed experiences in laboratory situations. The general education component includes study in the areas of humanities, social sciences, science, and mathematics.
The student may be required to challenge specified education courses. The vice president for academic affairs determines course equivalency upon recommendation by the dean of the School of Education.
Areas Approved for Secondary Teacher Certification
Approved secondary certification areas are: biology, English language arts, history, mathematics, and social sciences (6-12). Students should refer to the major discipline sections of this catalog for specific information about each certification area. Students completing undergraduate certification programs in education must complete a comprehensive exit examination. Certain teacher education courses are offered only during the summer and only once a year.
Requirements for Secondary Certification
The following courses are required for all secondary certification areas (6-12 certification) regardless of the major: TE 201 , TE 301 , TE 304 , TE 306 , TE 405 , TE 470 (and either TE 471 , TE 472 , TE 473 , or TE 474 ), TE 412 , TE 417 , TE 421 , TE 422 , TE 423 , and TE 430 . Students must be admitted into a teacher education program to take the courses in bold print. Most teacher education courses require professional laboratory experiences in school settings.
Requirements for a B.S. Degree with a Major in Human Performance and Exercise Science (P-12 Teacher Certification)
This degree requires: HPE 211 , HPE 212 , HPE 213 , HPE 214 , HPE 218 , HPE 301 , HPE 309 , HPE 332 , HPE 341 , HPE 351 , HPE 403 , HPE 404 , HPE 407 , HPE 409 , HPE 421 , MA 211 , plus TE 201 , TE 301 , TE 304 , TE 306 , TE 405 , TE 417 , TE 422 , TE 423 , and TE 430 . Students must be admitted into a teacher education program to take the courses in bold print.
Requirements for a Music Certificate
In addition to the courses required for the music majors, the following courses are required for all music certification students: TE 201 , TE 301 , TE 304 , TE 305 or TE 306 , TE 417 , TE 422 , TE 423 , TE 430 , MU 325 , and MU 425 . Students must be admitted into a teacher education program to take the courses in bold print. Students should refer to the music section of this catalog for information about required courses. Students should see their advisor for course schedule information.
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood or Elementary Education―Prospective Educators Program
Prospective Educators Program
Adults enrolled in this program can complete a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and/or early childhood education attending evening and Saturday classes. Requirements for admission to the Prospective Educators Program include the following: 1) application for admission to the Prospective Educators Program; 2) 48 hours of general studies completed toward basic core requirements; 3) 2.75 GPA for all courses counted toward the major; 4) minimum 2.50 GPA in all college courses.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Admission to the teacher education program is required and must be approved by the Teacher Education Council. Requirements for admission are: 1) completion of 60 semester hours; 2) a minimum 2.75 GPA overall, in professional studies, and in teaching field with an overall 2.50 GPA in all college courses; 3) a current photograph; 4) an essay successfully completed prior to the interview; 5) an interview successfully completed; 6) application for Teacher Education; 7) passing the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program (AECTP) and the appropriate Praxis II content knowledge test; 8) cleared fingerprints; 9) experience in schools.
Please note the following:
- Upon admission to the teacher education program, students are required to complete the current State Department of Education-approved programs, which meet federal No Child Left Behind standards.
- Official admission into the teacher education program is required prior to enrollment in restricted professional teacher education courses. Students who are admitted to the teacher education program will be subject to ongoing evaluation.
- Passing the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program (AECTP), the appropriate PRAXIS II Content Test, the PRAXIS II Teaching Reading Test and the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test are all pre-conditions for teacher certification in the state of Alabama.
Student Teaching
Prerequisites to student teaching and seminar include: 1) admission into teacher education; 2) a minimum 2.75 GPA overall, in professional studies, and in teaching field; 3) a completed application; 4) an autobiographical sketch; 5) approval by the Teacher Education Council; 6) satisfactory completion of a minimum of 205 hours of approved field experience; 7) passing score on the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program (AECTP); 8) passing score on all the appropriate Praxis II exams; and 9) successful completion of the professional teacher education courses.
During the student teaching academic period (semester), a student may take only one additional course unless the dean of the School of Education grants written approval to take other courses.
Prior to admission to the teacher education program, students’ fingerprints must be submitted for approval. The fingerprints will be checked by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If one has ever been “arrested for, convicted of, or entered a plea of no contest to a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation,” the record will be reviewed by the State Superintendent of the Department of Education prior to issuance of a teaching certificate.
Educational Organizations
Students in teacher education are encouraged to become active members of the University of Mobile chapter of the Student Leaders Association of Teacher Educators (SLATE). This organization will help students in developing professional competency.
Upsilon Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi is a professional education honor society. Kappa Delta Pi recognizes outstanding students preparing to enter the teaching profession and those actively engaged in the teaching profession.
The University of Mobile Reading Council is open to all education students with a particular interest in promoting the dispersion of reading materials and generating a wider knowledge of techniques in teaching reading.
Degree Audit for the Teacher Education Students
Students pursuing a degree from the University of Mobile in an approved area for teacher education must meet all requirements for the degree as well as for certification.
Requirements for the degree and certification will be reflected in a degree audit requested by the student in the registrar’s office at the beginning of his or her junior year. Students must have an approved degree audit prior to student teaching.
Teacher Education Council
It will be the responsibility of the Teacher Education Council to approve students to teacher education, to recommend programs of teacher education at the University of Mobile, to give guidance and support, and to promote and evaluate all aspects of the teacher education program. ProgramsMajorMinorCoursesHuman Performance and Exercise Science
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