Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science

Course and Program Listings

The Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science offers the Bachelor of Science degree 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 1^st 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; and
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 2^nd 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.
ATEP students must remain in good standing as determined by their results on the ATEP Master Assessment Plan. See ATEP Policies and Procedures Manual for threshold requirements of the ATEP Master Assessment Plan.
By Level IV (Senior Year) ATEP students must document that they have met all requirements for the BOC Endorsement by the ATEP Program Director. See ATEP Policies and Procedures Manual for a complete list of the requirements to secure the Endorsement of the Program Director to sit for the Board of Certification Exam.

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 ATEP Policies and Procedures Manual 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 ATEP Policies and Procedures Manual is 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.

Programs

Major

Minor

Human Performance and Exercise Science Minor

Courses

Human Performance and Exercise Science