Faculty: C.B. Williamson (Chairperson), D.A. Anzalone, W.K. Beatty, S.L. Brezina, F.S. Bridges, R.R. Castle, T.E. Clark, A.T. Gross (Emeritus), W.M. Healey, T.S. Marzilli, S.F. Philipp, S. Ryan, P.B. Schuler, E.G. Watson (Emeritus)

Bachelor's degree programs in the Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science prepare students for positions in teaching, the health and fitness industry, leisure services, and graduate study.

The Exercise Science Specialization is designed for the student interested in pursuing a career in the fitness industry and for graduate school.

The Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management degree program is designed to prepare students for career positions in recreation program services, services at parks and community centers, tourism services and facilities, and leisure education. There is a strong emphasis on tourism, park resources and recreation programming with a focus on environment and natural resources. Students are trained to assume positions of leadership and will culminate their academic program with an internship in the field.

A State-approved teacher education certification program is available in physical education (K-8, 6-12). Teacher certification in driver education is also available in the department.

The Sports Medicine/Athletic Training program is designed to prepare students for candidacy for the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) certification examination. Certified Athletic Trainers (A.T. C.) work in a variety of settings, including colleges, high schools, hospitals, orthopaedic clinics, and with professional athletic teams. Athletic Trainers perform the following functions: prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport and exercise related injuries.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, 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.
Physical Education majors who do not seek teacher certification may choose the non-certification major in Physical Education.

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training students must present a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for admission into and graduation from the program. Failure to maintain the 2.5 GPA will result in suspension from the program. A "C" grade must be earned in all major courses. For information regarding admissions criteria please contact the Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science at (850) 474-2592.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions. For courses with a dash in the course number, contact the offering department for information.

General Studies (36 sh)
Leisure studies majors should take ANT 2000 to satisfy the social science/behavioral perspective component and STA 1013 and MAC 1105 to satisfy the mathematics component of General Studies.

For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites
None

Lower Division Electives (24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (48 sh)

Major-Related (12 sh)

Upper Division Electives (0 sh)

General Studies (36 sh)
Exercise Science majors should take PSY 2013 or DEP 2004 to satisfy the social science/behavioral perspective component, STA 1013/2023 or MAC 1105 to satisfy the mathematics component, PHI 2100 or SPC 2016 to satisfy the humanities/values and expressions component, and BSC 1085/L and BSC 1086/L to satisfy the natural sciences component of General Studies.

For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (8 sh)

+I ndicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

Lower Division Electives (16-23 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Recommend PEO 2031 or PET 2060 be taken at the lower division.

Major (38-41 sh)

Major-Related (18 sh)

Upper Division Electives (1-4 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

General Studies (36 sh)
Physical Education majors should take BSC 1085/L to satisfy 4 sh of the natural science component and STA 1013/2023 and MAC 1105 to satisfy the mathematics component of General Studies.

For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (23-25 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutions from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.

+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

Lower Division Electives (1-6 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (35 sh)

Major-Related (17 sh)

Upper Division Electives (8 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

General Studies (36 sh)
Same as Physical Education Specialization, Teacher Certification (K-8)

Common Prerequisites (23-25 sh)
Same as Physical Education Specialization, Teacher Certification (K-8)

Lower Division Electives (1-6 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (38 sh)

Major-Related (17 sh)
Same as Physical Education Specialization Teacher Certification (K-8).

Upper Division Electives (5 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

General Studies (36 sh)
Same as Physical Education Specialization, Teacher Certification (K-8).

Common Prerequisites (23-25 sh)
Same as Physical Education Specialization, Teacher Certification (K-8).

Lower Division Electives (1-6 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (35 sh)

Major-Related (10 sh)

Upper Division Electives (15 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog. Students should take BSC 1085/L and 1086/L to satisfy the natural science component of General Studies.

Common Prerequisites (8 sh)

+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

Lower Division Electives (16-23 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (50 sh)

Major-Related (6 sh)

Upper Division Electives (4 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

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.

Athletic Training Internship Program
Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science 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 rehabilitation clinics. All candidates for NATA
certification must meet basic core requirements which are (1) a 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 Exercise Science 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:

The common prerequisites for the Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Specializations must be approved by the statewide Articulation Coordinating Committee.