2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog

II. Strength and Conditioning Emphasis

HLS 355, Responding to Emergencies 3
PE 102, Beginning Weight Training 1
PE 203, Olympic Weight Training 1
PE 310, Advanced Weight Training 3

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 (ATEP). 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.

Requirements and procedures for admission to the ATEP are as follows. Students must:

1. Be regular status, full-time.
2. Complete file requirements (letter of application, statement of professional plans, resume, three letters of reference, etc.)
3. Complete the following courses with a C or better: SPM 272, Clinical Practicum I; SPM 271 and SPM 271L, Anatomy I and Lab; SPM 190, Introduction to Athletic Training
4. Satisfy NMSU basic academic competency requirements in English and math.
5. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
6. Have documentation of blood-borne-pathogen, CPR-PR, first-aid, and AED training.
7. Complete a TB test and at least two of the three H1B vaccination series.
8. Complete a physical examination.
9. Pass technical standard (physical testing).

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 (20 credits)
12 upper-division credits covering at least four dance styles

DANC 120, Ballet Folklorico (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 121, Western Dance 1

DANC 122, Latin Social Dance I (can be repeated twice) 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 (can be repeated twice) 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 (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 204, Dance Sport I 1

DANC 220, Ballet Folklorico (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 221, Western Dance II 1

DANC 222, Latin Social Dance II (can be repeated twice) 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 (can be repeated twice) 1

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

DANC 227, Tap II (can be repeated twice) 2

DANC 229, Flamenco II (can be repeated twice) 1

DANC 304, Dance Sport II 1

DANC 323, Ballet Technique III (can be repeated 4 times) 3

DANC 324, Jazz Dance Technique III (can be repeated 4 times) 3

DANC 326, Modern Dance Technique III (can be repeated 4 times) 3

DANC 423, Ballet Technique IV (can be repeated 4 times) 3

DANC 426, Modern Dance Technique IV (can be repeated 4 times) 3

Performance and Production (10 credits)

DANC 203, Production and Performance I* (can be repeated 4 times) 1

DANC 280, Improvisation I* 1

DANC 289, Principles of Choreography I* 2

DANC 303, Production and Performance II* (can be repeated 4 times) 1

DANC 380, Improvisation II 1

DANC 389, Principles of Choreography II 2

DANC 499, Senior Project* (2 semesters) 1-2

Dance Education (19 credits)

DANC 213, Dance Practicum (to be taken with DANC 300) 1

DANC 300, Dance Pedagogy I* 3

DANC 313, Dance Practicum (to be taken with DANC 400) 1

DANC 400, Dance Pedagogy II 3

DANC 450, Special Topics* 1-3

DANC 451, World Dance* 3

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 (5 credits)

ACCT 210, Accounting Procedures 3

ACCT 256, Not-for-Profit Accounting 3

DANC 450, Special Topics* 1-3

Dance Science, 3 credits

SP M 305, Biomechanics* 3

* Required courses

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.