Undergraduate Catalog: Health and Physical Education

Goals || Degree Requirements || Programs || Curriculum Requirements || BS - Athletic Training || BS - Health & Physical Education || Minors

Shelby Yeager, M.Ed., ATC, Chairperson
Heather J. Grant, M.Ed., ATC, CSCS, ATEP Clinical Coordinator
Nelson Neal, Ph.D.
James Smoliga, DVM, Ph.D.
*Siemong Wang, M.S.
Cynthia Wright, Ph.D., ATC­ATEP Director

* Part Time

Goals

The Department of Health and Physical Education provides courses in a wide variety of leisure skills and health areas so that students may be better able to maintain a healthy lifestyle, both now and in the future.

Courses in Health and Physical Education are designed to enable the student to:

 

1. Actively engage students in a comprehensive educational experience that is enhanced through the interaction of classroom, clinical, and professional educational experience.
2. Provide each student with a theoretical and analytical knowledge base.
3. Provide quality clinical/field experience.
4. Promote the health and wellness development of each student.
5. Develop professionals with high ethical standards who will positively contribute to their professions.
6. Develop professionals who value self directed learning and professional devel­opment.
7. Achieve satisfactory preparation reported by graduates and employers, for entry­level positions and/or graduate school.
8. Prepare students to sit for and successfuly complete national and/or state certi­fication examinations.
9. Acquire physical skill to incorporate physical activity and wellness for a diverse society.

Through these courses, the students understand that achieving a healthy lifestyle is a conscious decision and it is within their power to take responsibility to do so.

Degree Requirements

	Major	Core	Electives	To Graduate
Athletic Training	70	46	10	126
Physical Activity	67.5	46	12.5	126
Teacher Education	88	46	0	134

Programs

Students in the Department of Health and Physical Education can choose from two degrees: B.S. in Athletic Training and a B.S. in Health and Physical Education. Students pursuing a degree in Health and Physical Education have a choice of two majors: Physical Activity and Teacher Education.

1. The Athletic Training Education Program degree (CAATE accredited) is designed to prepare students in didactic and clinical knowledge necessary for the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer examination, to become a certified Athletic Trainer.
2. The Teacher Education major is designed to prepare students to teach in an educational setting and, upon completion, leads to a Pennsylvania teaching certification for grades pre-K-12 in Health and Physical Education. (See Education Department listings for complete details on certification.)
3. The Physical Activity major is designed for students interested in positions in settings such as health clubs, corporate fitness, racquet clubs, recreation centers, fitness clubs, wellness centers, etc. This major allows students to customize a program to meet their career goals.

Minors are available in:

1. Physical Education
2. Coaching

Curriculum Requirements — Majors and Minors

B.S. Athletic Training

The three-year professional program combines intensive classroom and clinical education. Students interested in the athletic training program must meet strict and demanding admissions requirements, and formally apply to the program in the spring of their first year. Once admitted, students begin an intense didactic study with clinical experience in relevant and up-to-date practical knowledge. In addition to the minimum 126 credits, students will have clinical experience hours working with university athletic teams, local high schools, physician offices, and local physical therapy clinics.

Program Requirements Athletic Training

Health and Physical Education Courses: (32.5 credits)
Students need to receive a minimum of a “C” in the following courses.

BIOL 121	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 121L	Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	1
BIOL 122	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
BIOL 122L	Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II	1
P ED 132	Personal and Community Health	3
P ED 160	Foundations of Physical Education	3
P ED 210	Anatomical Concepts	1
P ED 221	Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy	3
P ED 225	Physiology of Exercise	3
P ED 225L	Physiology of Exercise Lab	.5
P ED 324	Motor Learning	2
P ED 326	Tests & Measurements	3
P ED 344	Adapted Physical Education	3
P ED 424	Organization and Administration	3

Degree Courses (39 credits):

P ED 111R	Weight Lifting	1
P ED 115	Basic Aquatics	1
P ED 180	Introduction to Athletic Training	3
P ED 155	Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I	0.5
P ED 255A	Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II	1
P ED 255B	Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III	1
P ED 355A	Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV	1
P ED 355B	Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V	1
P ED 455A	Clinical Experience in Athletic Training VI	1
P ED 455B	Clinical Experience in Athletic TrainingVII	1
P ED 308	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
P ED 311	Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I	3
P ED 311L	Evaluation of Athletic Injuries Lab	0
P ED 313	Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II	3
P ED 313L	Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II Lab	0
P ED 400	Therapeutic Modalities	3
P ED 401	Therapeutic Modalities Lab	1
P ED 410	Therapeutic Exercise	3
P ED 411	Therapeutic Exercise Lab	1
P ED 418	General Medical Conditions	1
P ED 460	Senior Seminar	1
P ED 470	Pathology of Athletic Injuries	3
N D 330	Sports Nutrition	3
P ED 415	Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers	2

Health and Physical Education Electives (must choose 2 credits from the following):

P ED 201	Team Sports	2
P ED 202	Recreation Sports	2
P ED 203	Individual Sports	2

Program Goals

The ultimate goals of the program are to prepare students to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, to subsequently gain entry into advance professional programs of study, or gain employment as an entry level certified athletic trainer (ATC). In preparation for taking of the exam the program will:

1. Actively engage students in a comprehensive education experience that is enhanced through the interaction of classroom, clinical, and professional educational experiences.
2. Provide each student with a thorough knowledge base and a quality education.
   • To provide quality clinical experiences (educational labs and clinical assignments).
   • To promote the growth and development of each student.
   • To develop professionals with high ethical standards who will positively contribute to the Athletic Training profession and Marywood University Athletic Training Education Program.
   • To develop professionals who value education and have a thirst for lifelong learning.
   • Graduates and employers will report satisfactory preparation for entry-level positions and/or graduate school.
   • To prepare students to sit for and pass the BOC examination.
   • To evaluate student progress at the entrance and conclusion of the end of each year of the ATEP.
   • To ensure the student mastery of the minimal competencies and proficiencies necessary to successfully complete the BOC examination.
   • Continually strive to exceed the entry-level standards for athletic training education.

Selection Criteria

The ATEP at Marywood University is a challenging educational program and one that demands a great deal of commitment on the part of the athletic training student. Admission to the Professional Phase of the ATEP is competitive. Selection of students for the Professional Phase of the ATEP will be made based on the number of admissions available. Students will be selected from eligible applicants who obtain a predetermined minimum number of points throughout the application process.

Upon completion of the application process, each individual student will be sent a letter informing him/her of the status of his/her application. Students receiving full admission or provisional admission to the ATEP will be required to sign and return an acknowledgement letter to the ATEP program director either accepting or declining his/her appointment into the ATEP. Students being denied admission to the Professional Phase of the ATEP will be required to sign and return an acknowledgement and have a meeting with the ATEP program director. A detailed description of the ATEP application process is located in the ATEP Student Handbook and online at www.marywood.edu/health­pe/programs/athletic­training/admission/.

Tuition and Fees

In addition to tuition, athletic training students will be responsible for the following additional expenses:

• Act 34: Criminal Record Check (annually)
• Act 151: Child Abuse History Clearance (annually)
• Immunizations (including annual tuberculosis)
• Fingerprints (annually)
• Marywood University ATEP Clothing
• Transportation to and from clinical sites

Application Process

During the fall semester the student will take Introduction to Athletic Training (PED 180), where she/he will learn about the athletic training profession, the certifi­cation process and the ATEP program at Marywood. In the spring the student will enroll in P ED 155 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I, where she/he will be exposed to the different settings in which athletic trainers work. During the spring semester the student will apply for the Professional Phase of the program.

The ATEP Admissions Committee will review and evaluate applications using an established point system. In order to be eligible for full admission into the program, the following criteria must be met:

Entrance Evaluation Criteria

• Possess a minimum overall QPA of 2.5
• Possess a minimum QPA of 2.5 in the designated prerequisite courses
• Possess a minimum grade of “C” or “satisfactory” in all designated courses (BIOL 121, 121L, BIOL 122, 122L, P ED 180 and P ED 155).
• Attain a minimum score of 75 points on the Entrance Evaluation

Students who do not meet one or more of the criteria are still encouraged to apply to the program with a goal of receiving provisional admission for one academic year after which all criteria for full admission must be met.

To apply to Marywood's ATEP a student must do the following:

• Complete the Application for Admission form. (page 15 of student manual)
• Submit the names of two faculty members (outside the department) for whom the ATEP may request recommendations concerning class performance. (Faculty Recommendation Sheet, page 22 of student manual)
• Interview with the ATEP Admissions Committee. (these will be set up by the ATEP Director after the applications have been processed)

Once admitted to the ATEP the student must read, sign, and return the Athletic Training Education Program Technical Standards for Admission form.

Marywood University Athletic Training Education Program Transfer Policy

Marywood University Athletic Training Education Program accepts transfers into the Athletic Training program under the following conditions:

1. The student must be accepted to Marywood University.
2. Didactic coursework may be waived based on the content taught in Marywood University courses. It is the responsibility of the student to show proof (syllabus of course) of content that has been completed. The program director will view the proof and determine courses that student will be credited for having taken. Transfer students are held to the same standards that Marywood students are, i.e. must earn a C or better in designated pre­requisite courses (BIOL 121, 121L, BIOL 122, 122L, P ED 180 and P ED 155 or their trans­fer equivalent).
3. The student must meet the same Entrance Evaluation Criteria.
4. The student must apply to the ATEP through the Application Process. (Admission to the ATEP is competitive, and all who apply may not be accepted into the program.)
5. All clinical coursework must be completed at Marywood University clinical sites.

Athletic Training majors must attain a minimum QPA of 2.50 to be admitted into the program. Students must have an overall QPA of 2.50 to graduate in this major. Athletic Training majors must achieve a “C” or better in all courses required for the major.

B.S. Health and Physical Education Majors

This program, which leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, requires each student to successfully complete the following courses, in addition to the core curriculum component of the undergraduate curriculum. Please note that completion of state teaching certification competencies is not required for graduation in Health and Physical Education, unless the Teacher Education major is chosen.

Teacher Education majors must attain a minimum QPA of 3.00 to be admitted into the program and must maintain the 3.00 to graduate in this major. Teacher Education majors must also successfully complete upper level education admission and retention requirements.

Upper Level Admission, Retention(Completed with the Education Department)

Students make formal application for upper level teacher education courses as they complete 48 credits, often in the second semester of the sophomore year.

Requirements are as follows:

1. application;
2. recommendation from two faculty;
3. cumulative overall QPA of 3.00 minimum;
4. completion of 6 credits of college level math and 6 credits of college level English (3 credits in composition, 3 credits in literature);
5. speech/hearing/communication screening;
6. evidence of ongoing field experience with minimum of 40 hours (NOTE: Act 34/Act 151 clearances are required for field experience participation);
7. interview with faculty and practitioners;
8. passing scores on PPST: Reading, PPST: Writing, and PPST: Math tests taken in first sophomore semester (involves fees);
9. character reference.

Student teaching approval requires:

1. completion of all admission procedures specified above;
2. completion of prerequisite courses;
3. completion of at least 100 hours of field experience, appropriately distributed over scope of sequence;
4. minimum QPA of 3.00 overall;
5. minimum QPA of 3.00 in the major and also in the professional education sequence for secondary/K-12; Elementary Education majors need a QPA of 3.0 in the major and also in the minor;
6. continuing recommendation of major department;
7. Mantoux test (formerly TB) and other clearances specified locally.

Recommendation for certification requires:

1. completion of degree requirements;
2. completion of program in education (3.00 minimum QPA);
3. completion of major (3.00 QPA).

Requirements for admission into the Health and Physical Education Department include:

• Application
• Minimal Cumulative QPA according to their major
• Evidence of ongoing field experience (Teacher Education major only)
• Interview with faculty committee

Required courses for Health and Physical Education majors and their credit amounts are as follows. Students must receive a “C” or better in the following courses.

The curriculum requirements discussed in this section are subject to change, based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Health and Physical Education Courses: (34.5 credits)

BIOL 121	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 121L	Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	1
BIOL 122	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
BIOL 122L	Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II	1
P ED 132	Personal and Community Health	3
P ED 160	Foundations of Physical Education	3
P ED 210	Anatomical Concepts	1
P ED 215	Introduction to Sports Medicine	2
P ED 221	Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy	3
P ED 225	Physiology of Exercise	3
P ED 225L	Physiology of Exercise Lab	0.5
* P ED 324	Motor Learning	2
* P ED 326	Tests and Measurements	3
* P ED 344	Adapted Physical Education	3
* P ED 424	Organization and Administration	3

B.S. Health and Physical Education Teacher Education. Must take all classes listed below:

P ED 201	Team Sports	2
P ED 202	Recreation Sports	2
P ED 203	Individual Sports	2

Teacher Education Major Courses (47.5 credits):

P ED 115	Basic Aquatics	1
P ED 241	Methods in Elementary Physical Education	3
P ED 242, 243	Elementary Physical Education Methods Laboratory	1
P ED 322	School Health	3
P ED 346	Methods in Secondary Physical Education	2
P ED 346L	Methods in Secondary Physical Education Lab	0.5
EDUC 000	Field Experience (every semester)	0
EDUC 005D	Practicum IV Secondary/K­12	1
EDUC 100/101	Introduction to Education	1
PSY 251	Developmental Psychology	3
EDUC 311*	Educational Psychology	3
+ EDUC 411A*	Effective Instruction K-12	3
+ EDUC 414*	Social Foundations of Education	3
+ S ED 100	Characteristics of Students with Disabilities	3
S ED 300*	Curriculum Adaptation	3
S ED 367*	Behavior and Classroom Management	3
EDUC 561*	Methods, Materials and Assessment in Teaching ELL	3
MATH	Elective	3
EDUC 442N	Student Teaching	9

*requires upper level screening
**taken with student teaching

Accreditation

The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

†Upper level admission and retention in Education Department Required.

Physical Activity majors must attain a minimum QPA of 2.33 in the major program to graduate. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be admittted into the program nor allowed to take upper level (300+) major courses.

The Physical Activity Major Program requires the student to declare and complete 15 credits in a specific interest area such as Sports Medicine, Sport Management, Physical Development or Nutrition by the end of their sophomore year. The courses must be approved by the advisor and department chair before enrolling.

Physical Activity Major courses (30 credits):

P ED 111R	Weight Lifting	1
P ED 115	Basic Aquatics	1
P ED 241	Methods in Elementary Physical Education	3
P ED 242	Elementary Physical Education Methods Laboratory	.5
P ED 243	Elementary Physical Education Methods Laboratory	.5
* P ED 360	Exercise Test and Prescription	3
* P ED 480A	Practicum	3
* P ED 480B	Practicum	3

Related area: in addition to above courses, student needs 15 credits in an area approved by student’s advisor and chairperson of the HPE department.

1. An 18-credit minor in Health and Physical Education is available to interested students. Students must check prerequisites for courses. Courses included in the minor are:
   

   P ED 111R	Weight Lifting	1
   P ED 132	Personal and Community Health	3
   P ED 241	Methods in Elementary Physical Education	3
   P ED 242,243	Elementary Physical Education Methods Laboratory	1
   P ED 215	Introduction to Sports Medicine	2
   P ED 324	Motor Learning	2
   P ED 322	School Health	3
   P ED 344	Adapted Physical Education	3

    

2. A 19-credit coaching minor is available to interested students. Students must check prerequisites for courses. Courses included in the minor are:
   

   P ED 111R	Weight Lifting	1
   P ED 221	Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy	3
   PSY 211	General Psychology	3
   P ED 215	Introduction to Sports Medicine	2
   P ED 324	Motor Learning	2
   P ED 421	Coaching	2
   P ED 360	Exercise Test and Prescription	3
   N D 330	Sports Nutrition	3

Health and Physical Education Courses