Degrees: B.S.
Specializations: Leisure Studies, Sports Science, Pysical Education K-8, Physical Education 6-12
Special Programs: Sports/Exercise instructional Program, Athletic Training Internship Program, Driver Education Certification
Minors: Health Service, Leisure Studies
Department: Health, Leisure, and Sports
College: Arts and Social Sciences
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120

Faculty: C.B. Williamson (Chairperson), S.F. Bridges, T.E. Clark, A.T. Gross, W.M. Healey, D.P. Howe, S.F. Philipp, S. Ryan, K.J. Smith, E.G. Watson (Emeritus)

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM
Bachelor's degree programs in the Department of Health, Leisure, and Sports prepare students for positions in teaching, the health and fitness industry, leisure services, and for graduate study. State-approved teacher education certification program is available in physical education. Teacher certification in driver education is also available in the department.

The sports science specialization is designed for the student interested in pursuing a career in the fitness industry and for graduate school. The leisure studies specialization is designed for the student interested in pursuing a career in a field such as municipal recreation, state and national parks, commercial recreation, travel and tourism, and other leisure services.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements found in the 1996-97 Catalog, students seeking the B.S. degree must meet the requirements listed below.

Candidates for admission to UWF's NCATE/DOE approved teacher education programs must meet admission requirements detailed under Admission to Teacher Education. In addition to the program requirements noted below, teacher education students must also complete requirements specified under Teacher Education.

Physical Education majors must include in the lower division requirements at least 9 sh of course work with international or diversity focus. Consult with your academic advisor for appropriate courses.

LEISURE STUDIES SPECIALIZATION

LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
General Studies (36 sh)
Leisure studies majors should take ANT 2000 to satisfy the social science/behavioral perspective component and STA 3023 and MAC 1104/1103C to satisfy the mathematics component of General Studies.

Common Prerequisites

None

Electives (24 sh)

Lower Division Electives

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (35 sh)

	HLP 3081	Hlt/Nutrit/Phys/Fitn	. . . . .	3
	HSC 3402	Adv Frst Aid/Em Ca	. . . . .	3
	LEI 3160	People & Their Leis	. . . . .	3
	LEI 3830	Travel & Tourism	. . . . .	3
	LEI 4300	Leisure Services	. . . . .	3
	LEI 4400	Leisure Programming	. . . . .	4
	LEI 4800	Outdoor Leisure	. . . . .	4
	LEI 4922	Field Experience	. . . . .	3
	LEI 4940	Internship in Lei	. . . . .	6
Choose one:
	PEP 4113	Aging & Phys Perform	. . . . .	3
	PET 3640	Spt Prog Handicapped	. . . . .	3

Major-Related (18 sh)

	MAN 3025	Mgt Fundamentals	. . . . .	3
	MAN 3240	Organizatnl Behavior	. . . . .	3
	ADV 3000	Intro to Advertising	. . . . .	3
	COM 4110	Bus & Profess Commun	. . . . .	3
	MAN 3360	Industrial Psycholgy	. . . . .	3
	PUR 3000	Prin Public Relatns	. . . . .	3

Electives (7 sh)

Upper Division Electives

SPORTS SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
General Studies (36 sh)
Sports Science majors should take PSY 2013 or DEP 2990 to satisfy the social science/behavioral perspective component, STA 3023 or MAC 1104/1103 to satisfy the mathematics component, PHI 2100 or SPC 2300 to satisfy the humanities/values and expressions component, and CHM 2045 w/Lab and PHY 3048 w/Lab to satisfy the natural sciences component of General Studies.

Common Prerequisites

None

Electives (24 sh)

	Lower Division Electives
Recommended:
	HSC 2100	Personal Health	. . . . .	3
	PET 2300	Kinesiology	. . . . .	3
	XXX xxxx/L	Anatomy & Physi I/L	. . . . .	4
	XXX xxxx/L	Anatomy & Physi II/L	. . . . .	4

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60)
Major (36 sh)

	HLP 3300	Org/Adm of Prof Prgs	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3322	Measu/Eval in HLS	. . . . .	3
	PET 3xxx	Functional Kines	. . . . .	4
	PET 3622	Adv Prev/Care Injury	. . . . .	3
	PET 3351	Exercise Physiology	. . . . .	4
	PET 4380C	Exer Presc & Testing	. . . . .	3
	PET 4212	Motor Dev/Skill Lrng	. . . . .	3
	PET 4310	Mech Human Motion	. . . . .	4
	PET 4383C	Phys Basis Stren Dev	. . . . .	3
Choose one:
	HLP 4940	Internship in HLP	. . . . .	6
	PET 4940	Intern: Athletic Trng	. . . . .	6

Major-Related (21 sh)

	HSC 4572	Nutrition & Health	. . . . .	3
	CGS 3570	Micro Comp App Pkgs	. . . . .	3
Choose two:
	PET 4632	Thera Mod Sport Med	. . . . .	3
	PET 4xx1	Injury Eval/Rehab	. . . . .	3
	PEP 4113	Aging & Phys Perform	. . . . .	3
	HSC 4120	Consumer Health Educ	. . . . .	3
Choose one:
	MAN 3025	Mgt Fundamentals	. . . . .	3
	MAN 4102	Mgt Issues & Women	. . . . .	3
	ADV 3000	Intro to Advertising	. . . . .	3
	PUR 3000	Prin Public Relatns	. . . . .	3
Choose one:
	SPC 3301	Interpersonal Comn	. . . . .	3
	SPC 3601	Public Speaking	. . . . .	3
	SPC 3440	Small Group Communic	. . . . .	3
	COM 4110	Bus & Profess Comm	. . . . .	3
Choose one:
	HSC 3550	Pathophysiology	. . . . .	3
	SOW 4615	Drug Abuse	. . . . .	3
	NUR 4146	Drugs/The Human Body	. . . . .	3

Electives (3 sh)

Upper Division Electives

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION K-8 and 6-12

LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
General Studies (36 sh)
Physical Education majors should take DEP 2990 to satisfy the social science/behavioral perspective component, BSC 1010 w/Lab to satisfy 4 sh of the natural science component, and STA 3023 and MAC 1104/1103 to satisfy the mathematics component of General Studies.

Common Prerequisites (13-15 sh)

	XXX xxxx/L	Anatomy & Physi I/L	. . . . .	4
	PEM xxxx	Physical Ed Activity	. . . . .	4-5
	XXX xxxx	Conditioning, Fit, Well	. . . . .	3
Choose one:
	XXX xxxx/L	Anatomy & Physi II/L	. . . . .	4
	PET xxxx	Care & Prevention of Injury	. . . . .	3

Electives (9-11 sh)

Lower Division Electives

K-8 SPECIALIZATION

UPPER DIVISION (60 SH)
Major (42 sh)

	HSC 3402C	Adv Frst Aid & Em Ca	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3xxx	Foundations of PE	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3081	Hlt/Nutrit/Phy/Fitns	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3300	Org/Adm of Prof Prgs	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3322	Measu/Eval in HLS	. . . . .	3
	PET 3xxx	Functional Kines	. . . . .	4
	PET 3622	Adv Prev/Care Injury	. . . . .	3
	PET 3351/L	Exercise Physiology/L	. . . . .	4
	PET 3640	Spt Prog Handicapped	. . . . .	3
	PET 4212	Motor Dev/Skill Lrng	. . . . .	3
	PET 4060	Analysis Team Sports	. . . . .	3
	PET 4730	Phys Educ in Mid Sch	. . . . .	3
	PET 4720	Phys Ed in Elem Sch	. . . . .	3
	HLP 4922	Field Experience	. . . . .	1

Major-Related (15 sh)

	EDF 3214	Psychological Foundt	. . . . .	3
	EDF 3605	Soc/His/Phil Foun Ed	. . . . .	3
	EEX 3070	Mth in Incl & Collab	. . . . .	2
	EDG 4xxx	Multicult Ed	. . . . .	2
	EME 4xxx	Integ Tech	. . . . .	2
	ESE 3321C	Gen Meth Tch Sec Sch	. . . . .	3

Electives (3 sh)

Upper Division Electives

POST BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Professional Sequence:
	ESE 4xxx	Instr Mgt & Assessment	. . . . .	3
	EDG 4940	Student Teaching	. . . . .	6
	ESE 4940	Professional Practicum	. . . . .	3
	PET 4450	Spec Mthd in Phys Ed	. . . . .	3

6-12 SPECIALIZATION

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (45 sh)

	HSC 3402C	Adv Frst Aid & Em Ca	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3xxx	Foundations of PE	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3081	Hlt/Nutrit/Phys/Fitns	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3300	Org/Adm of Prof Prgs	. . . . .	3
	HLP 3322	Measu/Eval in HLS	. . . . .	3
	PEO 4031	Analysis/Indiv Sport	. . . . .	3
	PET 3xxx	Functional Kines	. . . . .	4
	PET 3622	Adv Prev/Care Injury	. . . . .	3
	PET 3351/L	Exercise Physiology/L	. . . . .	4
	PET 3640	Spt Prog Handicapped	. . . . .	3
	PET 4212	Motor Dev/Skill Lrng	. . . . .	3
	PET 4060	Analysis Team Sports	. . . . .	3
	PET 4730	Phys Educ in Mid Sch	. . . . .	3
	PET 4760	Theory & Prac Coach	. . . . .	3
	HLP 4922	Field Experience	. . . . .	1

Major-Related (15 sh)

	EDF 3214	Psychological Foundt	. . . . .	3
	EDF 3605	Soc/His/Phil Foun Ed	. . . . .	3
	EEX 3070	Mth in Incl & Collab	. . . . .	2
	EDG 4xxx	Multicult Ed	. . . . .	2
	EME 4xxx	Integ Tech	. . . . .	2
	ESE 3321C	Gen Meth Tch Sec Sch	. . . . .	3

Electives (0 sh)

POST BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Professional Sequence:
	ESE 4xxx	Instr Mgt & Assessment	. . . . .	3
	EDG 4940	Student Teaching	. . . . .	6
	ESE 4940	Professional Practicum	. . . . .	3
	PET 4450	Spec Mthd in Phys Ed	. . . . .	3

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Sports/Exercise Instructional Program
The Department of Health, Leisure, and Sports offers a variety of one hour sports and/or exercise programs as a service for University students and the community. The courses help students acquire knowledge and appreciation of various sports and exercise techniques. Students are allowed to progress at their own rate. The courses meet twice a week for one hour credit and are on a pass/fail basis. Tennis, swimming, racquetball, aerobics, strength training, volleyball, and advanced life saving are regular offerings. For successful completion 80 percent attendance is required. Consult semester course listings and the department for more information.

Athletic Training Internship Program
The Department of Health, Leisure and Sports offers a National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) internship program designed to prepare qualified athletic trainers for employment in high schools, colleges, professional sports programs, and other health care agencies. The program is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels for all majors; however, students are advised to pursue a teaching certification in their degree programs. All candidates for NATA certification must meet basic core requirements which are (1) bachelor's degree; (2) first aid and CPR, or EMT certification; (3) successful completion of coursework in basic and advanced athletic training, human anatomy, human physiology, mechanics of human motion, exercise physiology, and personal health; and (4) a clinical experience of 1500 clock hours. Upon completion of all requirements, a successful score on the NATA certification examination is required. Interested students should contact the chairperson of the Department of Health, Leisure, and Sports for specific advisement.

Driver Education Certification
Students with a bachelor's level teaching certification can become certified to teach driver education by completion of the following courses:

	HSC 3450	Driv/Safety Ed	. . . . .	3
	HSC 3451	Tch Driv/Traffic Ed	. . . . .	3
	HSC 3xxx	Adm & Suprv of Driv Ed	. . . . .	3

MINORS
Health Services Minor (12-13 SH)
The minor in health services is composed of 12-13 sh in approved courses in biology, management, psychology, social work, and health. For information regarding requirements, contact the Department of Health, Leisure and Sports.

Leisure Studies Minor (17 SH)
The following courses (or equivalent) are required for the 17 sh minor in leisure studies. No directed studies may be taken. See department for advisement.

	HLP 3200	Org/Adm Pro Prog	. . . . .	3
	LEI 3160	People/Leisure	. . . . .	3
	LEI 4300	Leisure Services	. . . . .	3
	LEI 4400	Leisure Programming	. . . . .	3
	LEI 4800	Outdoor Leisure	. . . . .	4

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