Nov 22, 2024

2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014)

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Human Movement Science - BS

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

University Studies Requirements for Major

Students must complete the General Education Requirements

Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :

Two courses having a CI designation (such as
PEP 3200
,
PEP 4900
,
PEP 5430
,
SCED 3210
or
SCED 4200
) will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
For most students, a course taken for the major will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement (PEP 4200 and PEP 4400 )
Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS).

Human Movement Science Major

New freshmen, transfer students, and other USU majors who have at least a 2.75 total GPA qualify to enter the Human Movement Science major with a physical education teaching or exercise science emphasis. The pre-physical therapy emphasis requires a 3.0 GPA.

Exercise Science Emphasis (58 credits)

A 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation.

A. Prerequisites (12 credits)

B. Professional Foundation (26 credits)

C. Professional Development (17 credits)

HPER (3 credits minimum)

Biology (4 credits minimum, including lab)

Chemistry (3 credits minimum)

Integrated (7 credits minimum)

D. Skill Development (3 credits)

Three different physical education activity courses, numbered from PE 1000 to PE 2120 (See course offerings. ) 3

Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis (76 credits)

Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to check with the individual physical therapy schools concerning courses required for admission. Completion of Utah State University’s Department of HPER Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis will not guarantee admission into physical therapy school. A 3.0 total GPA is required to graduate.

A. Prerequisites (15 credits)

B. Professional Foundations (30 credits)

C. Professional Development (30-31 credits)

Biology (4 credits minimum, including lab)

Chemistry (9-10 credits minimum)

Mathematics and Statistics (6 credits minimum)

Choose one course from the following:

Physics (8 credits minimum)

Psychology (3 credits minimum)

Physical Education Teaching Emphasis (K-12) (72 credits)

Students also need to complete a teaching minor. A 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation.

Note:

This is an approved teaching major through the Secondary Education Program of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

A. Prerequisites (15 credits)

BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
PEP 3000 - Dynamic Fitness 3
First Aid and CPR Certification (provide copy of current certification)

B. Skill Development (5 credits)

C. Professional Development (11 credits)

D. Professional Foundations (12 credits)

E. Electives (Optional)

F. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (29 credits)

Note:

Acceptance into the STEP Program is required prior to enrolling in the courses listed below. Students must take a minor Methods Course and Clinical Experience, which may be completed during Level 1 or Level 2.

Level 1 (8 credits)

ITLS 4015 - Technology Tools and Integration for Teachers 1-3
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (DSS/CI) 3
Clinical Experience I (in minor) 1
Methods of Teaching (in minor) 3

Level 2 (9 credits)

Level 3 (includes 13 weeks of student teaching and a concurrent student teaching seminar) (12 credits)

Human Movement Science Major with Exercise Science Emphasis Four Year Plan (Suggested Schedule)

Students should consult with their advisor to develop a plan of study tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Freshman Year (29-30 credits)

First Semester (14 credits)

BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3
BIOL 1020 - Biological Discovery: A Lab Course 1
OR
Biology Professional Development course 4
ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
PEP 2000 - Introduction and History of Physical Education 2
PE Activity course 1

Second Semester (15-16 credits)

CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS) 3 or
Chemistry Professional Development course 3-4
ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2) 3
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course 3
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course 3
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course 3

Sophomore Year (30 credits)

First Semester (16 credits)

PEP 3000 - Dynamic Fitness 3
PEP 3100 - Athletic Injuries 3
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course 3
Breadth Exploration course 3
HPER Elective course 3
PE Activity course 1

Second Semester (14 credits)

BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4
Integrated Professional Development course 3
Upper Division Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course 3
Communications Intensive (CI) course 3
PE Activity course 1

Junior Year (29-31 credits)

First Semester (16 credits)

BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4
PEP 3250 - Anatomical Kinesiology 3
PEP 4400 - Evaluation in Physical Education (QI) 3
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course 3
Integrated Professional Development course 3

Second Semester (13-15 credits)

PEP 4100 - Exercise Physiology 4
PEP 4200 - Biomechanics (QI) 4
Communications Intensive (CI) course 3
Integrated Professional Development course 2-4

Senior Year (32 credits)

First Semester (14-18 credits)

PEP 5100 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programs 4
Upper Division Elective courses 2-5
Elective courses (include BLS and BPS, if not already taken) 8-9

Second Semester (14-18 credits)

Elective courses 14-18

Human Movement Science Major with Physical Education Teaching Emphasis Four Year Plan (Suggested Schedule)

Students should consult with their advisor to develop a plan of study tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements