1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog


College of Education - Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

NMSU

Professor Harvey White, department head

Professors Milne, Powell; Associate Professors Rohner; Assistant Professor Bonnette, Coker, Myers; Instructors Benzoni, LaPorte, Mayberry, Mickle, Putman

(505) 646-2215

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education ­Teaching Physical Education

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education

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 K­12 teaching degree program prepares students for public school employment.

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

General Requirements

Students following teaching or nonteaching programs in physical education must satisfy a 15-credit general education science requirement by completing BIOL 190, BIOL 190L, BIOL 254, CHEM 110, and one of: ASTR 110, GEOL 110, or PHYS 110.

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 Foundations3
PE P 210, Theory and Technique of Aquatics1
PE P 281, Theory and Technique of Fundamental Motor Skills2
PE P 308, Theory and Technique of Fitness Programs1
PE P 311, Organization and Administration3
PE P 342, Motor Development and Learning4
PE P 363, Theory and Technique of Lifelong Outdoor Leisure Activities1
PE P 391, Theory and Technique of Gymnastics, Track and Field1
PE P 392, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games I2
PE P 393, Theory and Technique of Dance and Rhythms2
PE P 394, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games II2
PE P 411, Tests and Measurements3
SP M 271, Anatomy I3
SP M 271L, Anatomy I Lab1
SP M 305, Kinesiology3
SP M 308, Exercise Physiology3
SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Lab1

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Nonteaching Preparation (38 credits)
PE P 185, Introduction & Foundations3
PE P 281, Theory and Technique/Fundamental Motor Skills2
PE P 308, Theory and Technique/Fitness Programs1
PE P 311, Organization & Administration3
PE P 315, Elementary School Physical Education3
PE P 342, Motor Development & Learning4
PE P 411, Tests & Measurements3
SP M 271, Anatomy I3
SP M 271L, Anatomy I Lab1
SP M 305, Kinesiology3
SP M 308, Exercise Physiology3
SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Lab1

PE P Electives (choose 8 credits from list below)
PE P 210, Theory and Tech/Aquatics1
PE P 363, Theory and Tech/Lifelong Outdoor Leisure Activities1
PE P 391, Theory and Tech/Gymnastics, Track & Field1
PE P 392, Theory and Tech/Sports & Games I2
PE P 393, Theory and Tech/Dance & Rhythms2
PE P 394, Theory and Tech/Sports & Games II2

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education

Athletic Training Education Program (77 credits)

Note: This is a NATA approved undergraduate major. Upon successful completion of the course of study, the student will be eligible to take the NATA certification examination. See program director regarding admittance requirements, NATA 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 (21 credits)
BIOL 254, Human Physiology3
EDUC 466, Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education3
HNFS 251, Human Nutrition3
HL S 150, Health Science3
PE P 311, Organization and Administration3
PE P 411, Tests and Measurements3
PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology3

Athletic Training Requirements (56 credits)
SP M 190, Introduction to Athletic Training3
SP M 271, Anatomy I3
SP M 271L, Anatomy Lab1
SP M 272, Clinical Practicum I3
SP M 273, Clinical Practicum II3
SP M 305, Kinesiology3
SP M 308, Exercise Physiology3
SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Laboratory1
SP M 310, Sports Injuries I3
SP M 365, Therapeutic Modalities3
SP M 371, Anatomy II4
SP M 372, Clinical Practicum III3
SP M 373, Clinical Practicum IV3
SP M 375, Therapeutic Exercise3
SP M 410, Sports Injuries II3
SP M 422, Clinical Practicum V3
SP M 423, Clinical Practicum VI3
SP M 424, Clinical Practicum VII3
SP M 425, Sports Injuries III3
SP M elective (300+)2

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.


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