1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Education - Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
NMSU

Professor Harvey White, department head

Professor Powell; Associate Professor Rohner; Assistant Professor Coker, Hart, Myers, Ornelas; Instructors Fedak, 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

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 Physical Education 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 Foundations3
PE P 195, Theory and Technique of Athletics1
PE P 210, Theory and Technique of Aquatics1
PE P 308, Theory and Technique of Fitness Programs1
PE P 311, Organization and Administration3
PE P 341, Motor Development3
PE P 342, Motor Learning3
PE P 363, Theory and Technique of Lifelong Outdoor Leisure Activities1
PE P 392, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games I1
PE P 393, Theory and Technique of Dance and Rhythms1
PE P 394, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games II1
PE P 411, Tests and Measurements3
SP M 271, Anatomy I3
SP M 305, Biomechanics3
SP M 308, Exercise Physiology3
SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Lab1
PE P 455, Adapted Physical Education3
PE P 465, Senior Seminar1

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

General Preparation (43 credits)

BIOL 254, Human Physiology3
PE P 185, Introduction & Foundations3
PE P 195, Theory and Technique of Athletics1
PE P 210, Theory and Tech/Aquatics1
PE P 308, Theory and Technique/Fitness Programs1
PE P 311, Organization & Administration3
PE P 315, Elementary School Physical Education3
PE P 341, Motor Development3
PE P 342, Motor Learning3
PE P 363, Theory and Tech/Lifelong Outdoor Leisure Activities1
PE P 392, Theory and Tech/Sports & Games I1
PE P 393, Theory and Tech/Dance & Rhythms1
PE P 394, Theory and Tech/Sports & Games II1
PE P 411, Tests & Measurements3
PE P 455, Adapted Physical Education3
PE P 465, Senior Seminar1
SP M 271, Anatomy I3
SP M 271L, Anatomy I Lab1
SP M 305, Biomechanics3
SP M 308, Exercise Physiology3
SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Lab1

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 (18 credits)

BIOL 254, Human Physiology3
EDUC 466, Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education3
HNFS 251, Human Nutrition3
HL S 150, Health Science3
PE P 411, Tests and Measurements3
PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology3

Athletic Training Requirements (59 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, Biomechanics3
SP M 308, Exercise Physiology3
SP M 308L, Exercise Physiology Laboratory1
SP M 310, Sports Injuries I3
SP M 371, Anatomy II4
SP M 372, Clinical Practicum III3
SP M 373, Clinical Practicum IV3
SP M 375, Therapeutic Exercise3
SP M 382, Clinical Practicum III Seminar1
SP M 383, Clinical Practicum IV Seminar1
SP M 410, Sports Injuries II3
SP M 415, Therapeutic Modalities4
SP M 422, Clinical Practicum V3
SP M 423, Clinical Practicum VI3
SP M 424, Clinical Practicum VII3
SP M 425, Athletic Training Management3
SP M 433, Clinical Practicum V Seminar1
SP M 434, Clinical Practicum VIII Seminar1

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.

Dance Requirements (55 credits)

DANC 123, Ballet Technique I3
DANC 124, Jazz Technique I3
DANC 126, Modern Dance Technique I3
DANC 203/303, Performance and Production6
DANC 223, Ballet Technique II3
DANC 224, Jazz II3
DANC 226, Modern Dance II3
DANC 280, Improvisation I2
DANC 289, Principles of Choreography I3
DANC 323, Ballet Technique III3
DANC 326, Modern Dance III3
DANC 389, Principles of Choreography II3
DANC 400, Dance Notation3
DANC 423, Ballet Technique IV3
DANC 426, Modern Technique IV3
DANC 451, World Dance3
DANC 460, History Dance3
DANC 499, Senior Project2

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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