2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog College of Education - Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

Instructor Paul LaPorte, interim department head

Professor Powell; Associate Professors Coker, Rohner; Assistant Professor Knapp; Instructors Benzoni, Fedak, Green, LaPorte, Montoya, Putman

(505) 646-2215

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education-Teaching Physical Education

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education

DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Physical education, recreation, and dance prepares students for teaching, coaching and athletic training careers in private and public organizations relating to sports, physical fitness, dance, and exercise. Teaching and nonteaching programs of study are offered. The K-12 teaching degree program prepares students for public school employment.

Nonteaching degree programs lead to a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Athletic Training Education, or a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. In addition, minors are offered in physical education, dance and coaching.

Teaching Program Requirements

Teaching program requirements are available in the departmental office and in the College of Education Advisement Center.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education--Teaching Physical Education

K-12 Teaching Preparation (36 credits)

PE P 185, Introduction and Foundations 3

PE P 195, Theory and Technique of Athletics 1

PE P 210, Theory and Technique of Aquatics 1

PE P 308, Theory and Technique of Fitness Programs 1

PE P 311, Organization and Administration 3

PE P 341, Motor Development 3

PE P 342, Motor Learning 3

PE P 363, Theory and Technique of Lifelong Outdoor Leisure Activities 1

PE P 392, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games I 1

PE P 393, Theory and Technique of Dance and Rhythms 1

PE P 394, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games II 1

PE P 411, Tests and Measurements 3

SP M 271, Anatomy I 3

SP M 305, Biomechanics 3

SP M 308, Exercise Physiology 3

SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Lab 1

PE P 455, Adapted Physical Education 3

PE P 465, Senior Seminar 1

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

General Preparation (43 credits)

BIOL 254, Human Physiology 3

PE P 185, Introduction & Foundations 3

PE P 195, Theory and Technique of Athletics 1

PE P 210, Theory and Tech/Aquatics 1

PE P 308, Theory and Technique/Fitness Programs 1

PE P 311, Organization & Administration 3

PE P 315, Elementary School Physical Education 3

PE P 341, Motor Development 3

PE P 342, Motor Learning 3

PE P 363, Theory and Tech/Lifelong Outdoor Leisure Activities 1

PE P 392, Theory and Tech/Sports & Games I 1

PE P 393, Theory and Tech/Dance & Rhythms 1

PE P 394, Theory and Tech/Sports & Games II 1

PE P 411, Tests & Measurements 3

PE P 455, Adapted Physical Education 3

PE P 465, Senior Seminar 1

SP M 271, Anatomy I 3

SP M 271L, Anatomy I Lab 1

SP M 305, Biomechanics 3

SP M 308, Exercise Physiology 3

SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Lab 1

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education

Athletic Training Education Program (77 credits)

Note: This is a CAAHEP/JRC-AT accredited undergraduate athletic training education program. Upon successful completion of the course of study, the student will be eligible to take the NATABOC examination. See program director regarding admittance requirements, core courses, and individual time commitment. Selection for admission into the program is competitively based on the number of openings available.

Each student must possess the academic ability, character, and attitude suitable for athletic training. A student who, in the professional judgment of the faculty and staff, does not possess these qualifications may be examined by a Selective Review Committee. The committee may recommend any of a variety of actions, ranging from remedial procedures to withdrawal from the Athletic Training Education Program.

Specific General Education Electives (18 credits)

BIOL 254, Human Physiology 3

HNFS 251, Human Nutrition 3

HL S 150, Health Science 3

PE P 342, Motor Learning 3

PE P 411, Tests and Measurements 3

PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology 3

Athletic Training Requirements (59 credits)

SP M 190, Introduction to Athletic Training 3

SP M 271, Anatomy I 3

SP M 271L, Anatomy Lab 1

SP M 272, Clinical Practicum I 3

SP M 273, Clinical Practicum II 3

SP M 305, Biomechanics 3

SP M 308, Exercise Physiology 3

SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1

SP M 310, Sports Injuries I 3

SP M 371, Anatomy II 4

SP M 372, Clinical Practicum III 3

SP M 373, Clinical Practicum IV 3

SP M 375, Therapeutic Exercise 3

SP M 382, Clinical Practicum III Seminar 1

SP M 383, Clinical Practicum IV Seminar 1

SP M 410, Sports Injuries II 3

SP M 415, Therapeutic Modalities 4

SP M 422, Clinical Practicum V 3

SP M 423, Clinical Practicum VI 3

SP M 424, Clinical Practicum VII 3

SP M 425, Management Strategies in Athletic Training 3

SP M 433, Clinical Practicum V Seminar 1

SP M 434, Clinical Practicum VIII Seminar 1

DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts in Dance

The Dance program provides a broad coverage of the field that includes the development of basic technical and performance skills complemented by related studies in arts and sciences. It provides students with an appropriate background for the pursuit of careers or advanced degrees in teaching, performance, choreography and other related fields.

NOTE: All courses followed by an asterisk (*) are required.

Technique (28 credits)

12 upper-division credits covering at least four dance styles

DANC 120, Ballet Folklorico 1

DANC 121, Western Dance 1

DANC 122, Latin Social Dance I 1

DANC 123, Ballet Technique I (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 124, Jazz Dance Technique I (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 125, Ballroom Dance I 1

DANC 126, Modern Dance Technique I (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 127, Tap I, (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 128, Social Dance 1

DANC 129, Flamenco I 1

DANC 220, Ballet Folklorico 1

DANC 222, Latin Social Dance II 1

DANC 223, Ballet Technique II (can be repeated twice) 2

DANC 224, Jazz Dance Technique II (can be repeated twice) 2

DANC 225, Ballroom Dance II 1

DANC 226, Modern Dance Technique II (can be repeated twice) 2

DANC 227, Tap II, (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 229, Flamenco II 1

DANC 323, Ballet Technique III (can be repeated four times) 3

DANC 324, Jazz Dance Technique III (can be repeated four times) 3

DANC 326, Modern Dance Technique III (can be repeated four times) 3

Performance and Production, 10 credits

DANC 203, Production and Performance I* (can be repeated four times) 1

DANC 280, Improvisation I* 1

DANC 289, Principles of Choreography I* 2

DANC 303, Production and Performance II* (can be repeated four times) 1

DANC 389, Principles of Choreography II 2

DANC 499, Senior Project* (can be repeated twice) 1

Dance Education, 16 credits

DANC 213, Dance Practicum 1

DANC 300, Dance Pedagogy I* 3

DANC 313, Dance Practicum 1

DANC 400, Dance Pedagogy II 3

DANC 450, Special Topics* (can be repeated twice) 2

DANC 451, World Dance*, or DANC 460, Dance History*, 3

EDUC 450, Methods of Teaching Early Childhood 3

PE P 341, Motor Development, or PE P 342, Motor Learning 3

Dance Business, 8 credits

BOT 120, Accounting Procedures (branch campus) 3

BOT 242, Not-for-Profit Accounting (branch campus) 3

BOT 280, Layout and Design (branch campus) 3

DANC 350, Special Topics: Fund Raising, Grant Writing* 2

Dance Science, 3 credits

SP M 271, Anatomy*, or SP M 305, Biomechanics* 3

Nonteaching Minors

Coaching Minor (24 credits)

See departmental adviser for specific requirements.

Dance Minor (24 credits)

See departmental adviser for specific requirements.

Physical Education Minor (24 credits)

See departmental adviser for specific requirements.