2006-2008 Catalog of Courses

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

College of Education

www.uni.edu/coe/hpels

Staff:

C. Edginton, Director. I. Ahrabi-Fard, D. Briggs, C. Cooper, D. Cryer, N. Davidson, T. Davis, D. Depken, R. Dieser, F. Dolgener, T. Dompier, T. Evans, K. Finn, J. Gassman, P. Geadelman, N. Goreham, J. Hall, N. Hamilton, L. Hensley, C. Herndon, N. Hudnutt, S. Hudson, J. Hurley, S. Joslyn, K. Kerr, S. Koch, C. Kowalski, S. Lankford, R. Lee, R. Lund, M. Mack, R. Marston, O. Matvienko,  M. Ozmun, C. Phillips, B. Ragan, S. Roberts-Dobie, K. Scholl, L. Shaddox, D. Thompson, M. Toerner, P. Waack, J. Waldron, W. Weiss, R. Williams, J. Wilson, M. Yehieli, C. Zeman.

The School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services offers the following undergraduate programs and program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services section by division within the School, in the following order:

Division of Athletic Training

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Athletic Training

Division of Health Promotion and Education

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Health Education--Teaching

Health Promotion

Minors

Health Education--Teaching

Health Promotion

Division of Physical Education

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Movement and Exercise Science

Physical Education--Teaching

Minors

Coaching

Dance

Physical Education--Elementary Teaching

Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Minors

Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Youth Services Administration

Division of Athletic Training

Academic Standard Policy

Major Requirements

1. Students should indicate their interest in majoring in the B.A. Athletic Training any time after their admission to UNI by completing the "Declaration of Curriculum" form, and selecting the choice "to continue as a student at UNI as a prospective major of Athletic Training." Thereafter, students will be considered "prospective majors" and will be expected to attend departmental advising sessions at regularly scheduled intervals.
   

2. A student's freshman year shall be devoted primarily to completing the prerequisite core in Athletic Training (42T:023). Liberal Arts Core and/or electives should be taken by students to complete their schedules.
   

3. Students desiring to apply to the athletic training program must do the following:

   1. Obtain an application packet from room 203 in the Wellness Recreation Center (WRC).

   2. Submit all materials by March 1st of each year to the Athletic Training Program office (WRC 203).

   3. Students may apply while enrolled in the prerequisite courses.
      

4. Admission into the athletic training program is competitive, therefore the following criteria shall be used for determination of acceptance as a fully declared Athletic Training major:

   1. Cumulative grade point average (2.50 minimum GPA accepted)

   2. Prerequisite course grades

   3. Application materials

   4. Recommendations

   5. Interview results

   6. Athletic Training Observation (minimum of 50 hours of observation)
      

5. A committee of faculty, staff, and students will be assigned to the acceptance committee and will review the applications.
   

6. Notification of admittance will be made at the end of Spring semester.
   

7. Upon acceptance into the athletic training program, a student will be converted to a major status by the department and must do the following within 30 days of notification of acceptance:

   1. Send a letter of acceptance.

   2. Begin the Hepatitis B Vaccination series or sign the waiver form.

   3. Provide physician certification that they are physically capable of handling the duties required of an athletic training student.

   4. Complete the Athletic Training Education Program's Technical Standards Form.

   5. Complete all other paper work available at the ATEP office.
      

8. Students not accepted into the program will be restricted from taking Athletic Training courses beyond 42T:023.
   

9. Transfer students entering UNI shall be subject to the admission and acceptance requirements listed above.
   

10. To graduate from UNI with an Athletic Training major, students must:

    1. Maintain current CPR, OSHA, and First Aid certifications.

    2. Pass an annual physical.

    3. Maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and 3.00 GPA for Athletic Training courses.

    4. Complete a minimum of 200 hours, maximum of 500 hours, of field experience each semester.

    5. Be enrolled in the athletic training program for six semesters or a minimum of four semesters if transferring.
       

       1. Please note that if a student wishes to transfer to UNI they must complete the six semesters of athletic training education and field experience. A student may transfer prior class work and field experiences but must request the petition forms from the athletic training program. (Additional transfer student policies are available at the ATEP office.)
          

       2. Transfer students should assume that they would be in the program for three academic years unless petitioning for acceptance of prior course work and/or field experiences.
          

    6. Follow the athletic training curricular plan as outlined in the student handbook.
       

    7. Complete and follow the athletic training curricular plan as outlined in the student handbook.
       

    8. Complete the Athletic Training major.
       

11. All other program information is available at the athletic training program office or our Web site www.uni.edu/athtrn.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Program

Athletic Training Major

The Athletic Training major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

The Athletic Training major is designed to prepare students to become athletic training professionals. It prepares students for the National Athletic Training Board of Certification Examination as well as eligibility for an Athletic Training License in the State of Iowa. The curriculum is based upon cognitive and psychomotor learning experiences. The athletic training education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Division of Health Promotion and Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Health Education Major--Teaching

The Health Education-Teaching major requires a minimum of 130 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 130 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Current First Aid and CPR certification is required of all major students prior to student teaching.

Required:

Health Promotion Major

The Health Promotion major (Options 1, 2, 3, and 4) requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. The Health Promotion major (Option 5) requires a minimum of 126 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 126 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

*410:145 has a prerequisite of 250:180 or 800:072. 800:072 may be used to satisfy Category 1C of the Liberal Arts Core.

A student declaring a major in Health Promotion will be required to have sophomore standing and a
minimum GPA of 2.50 for all courses whether taken at UNI or transferred from other institutions. A
minimum 2.50 GPA will be required for admission to 410:168, Field Experience in Health Promotion.
To graduate with a major in Health Promotion a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all
course work taken at UNI or transferred from another institution.

Minors

Health Education Minor--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Current First Aid and CPR certification is required of all minors prior to student teaching.

Health Promotion Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics

Division of Physical Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Movement and Exercise Science Major

The Movement and Exercise Science major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Completion of this program prepares students for careers or further study in movement and exercise science or related areas but not for endorsement in K-12 school settings. To declare this major a student must file an approved program of study with her/his advisor.

Physical Education Major--Teaching

The Physical EducationBTeaching major requires a minimum of 130 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 130 hours.

Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Completion of this program qualifies the student to be recommended for endorsements for Physical Education K-6 and Physical Education 7-12.

Student teachers must have current First Aid and CPR certification.

*Students with a major in Physical Education--Teaching will substitute 420:152 for 220:150 and 420:174 for 250:150 in the Professional Education Requirements.

Minors

Coaching Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Students who complete this program will qualify for the Department of Education coaching endorsement. The coaching endorsement is for grades K-12. However, this program does not qualify students to teach physical education at any level.

Students who complete this program and are not teaching majors will qualify for the Department of Education coaching authorization.

Note: Students in teaching majors will complete 200:030 within the Professional Education Requirements. 420:118 (Practicum) must be completed prior to student teaching.

Dance Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Physical Education Minor--Elementary Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

This Physical Education minor is designed for students who are elementary majors receiving K-6 endorsement. Students are encouraged to seek advisement from the elementary physical education staff prior to scheduling.

*420:021 will substitute for 420:045 in the Elementary Education major requirement.

Current certification in American First Aid and CPR are required for completion of the Physical Education minor at the time of student teaching.

Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Academic Policies

Major Requirements

Students should indicate their interest in majoring in the B.A. Leisure, Youth and Human Services by completing an application to the division. Leisure, Youth and Human Services application materials may be obtained in the division office (WRC 203). The following criteria shall be used to determine acceptance as a fully declared major in the program:

1. 2.00 or above cumulative UNI GPA.
   

2. 2.50 or above cumulative GPA in a minimum of 9 hours of course work in the division (must include 430:010, 430:020, and any other 430:xxx course for which the student is eligible).
   

3. A grade of C (2.00) or higher in all courses applied to the major. If the student earns less than a C in a major course, s(he) must retake the course within two semesters in order to apply it to the major.
   

4. Upon satisfaction of the acceptance requirements (a-c above), the student shall be converted to major status by the division.
   

5. Within one semester after full admission to the major, students must demonstrate computer competency through passing the HPELS computer competency exam or successfully completing 440:120.

Within one semester after full admission to the major, students must file an approved undergraduate Program of Study, including all electives to be taken for the major.

In order to remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative major GPA of 2.50 or above. Students whose GPAs fall below 2.50 will have one semester in which to raise grades to the required level. If they are unable to do so, they must retake the course or courses that caused the GPA to fall below 2.50, and they will be administratively dropped from any other major courses for which they have registered.

In order to be eligible for internship and graduation, students must:

1. Meet the academic criteria above.
   

2. Complete a minimum of 500 Professional Experience hours in Leisure, Youth and Human Service settings.
   

3. Hold or obtain current certification in American Red Cross CPR PRO (Professional Rescuer), American Red Cross AED (Automatic External Defibrillation), American Red Cross First Aid, American Red Cross PDT (Prevention of Disease Transmission), and Child/Dependent Adult Abuse mandatory Reporter Training.

Minor Requirements

Admission to the Leisure, Youth and Human Services and Youth Services Administration minors requires students to have a cumulative UNI GPA of 2.00. To graduate with a minor in Leisure, Youth and Human Services or Youth Services Administration, students must have a minor GPA of 2.50, with a grade of C (2.00) or higher in all courses applied to the minor. Students must officially declare the minor and file an undergraduate minor Program of Study within one semester of declaration to be eligible to register for classes.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Leisure, Youth and Human Services Major

The Leisure, Youth and Human Services major requires a minimum of 122 or 127 total hours to graduate, as specified with each option below. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 122 or 127 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

The Leisure, Youth and Human Services major prepares students for work and on-going study in the leisure, youth and human services field. Graduates may find employment in working with people of all ages with diverse backgrounds in areas such as municipal parks and recreation, commercial recreation, tourism, outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation (clinical and community-based settings), the nonprofit sector, youth serving agencies, military recreation, and other opportunities. The major focuses on direct service programming with an emphasis on supervisory and managerial skills. The Leisure, Youth and Human Services program is accredited by NRPA/AALR.

The Leisure, Youth and Human Services major is offered with six focus areas: Nonprofit Youth Services Administration; Outdoor Recreation; Programming Services Administration; Therapeutic Recreation; Tourism; and Youth Services. There is a common core of courses for all focus areas, with additional course requirements in each focus area.

Minors

For Academic Policies regarding minors within the Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services see page xxx.

Leisure, Youth and Human Services Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Youth Services Administration Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.