Department of Health and Physical Education

Basic Physical Education Requirement	Majors in Physical Education and Athletic Training	Academic Requirements
Major in Physical Education - Emphasis in Teacher Certification	Major in Physical Education - Emphasis in Exercise Science	Major in Athletic Training
Basic Physical Education Courses	Courses in Physical Education	Club Participation

Emphasis in Physical Education with The Leadership Minor

Basic Physical Education Requirement
Basic Physical Education Requirement
All Health and Physical Education students are required to take one course in basic physical education as part of the requirements for graduation. Under this requirement, each student is required to take PHED 1000-Wellness. Other Basic Physical Education courses (see pages 202-203) may be taken as electives (refer to specific major requirements) or for individual improvement.

Majors in Physical Education and Athletic Training
The Department of HPE offers a Bachelor of Science degree program with majors in Physical Education and Athletic Training. The major in Physical Education offers the following three emphasis areas: teacher certification (P-12), exercise science, and physical education with the leadership minor.

Academic Requirements
No grade below C will be accepted in physical education and athletic training courses presented to fulfill the requirements for a physical education major and emphasis area or athletic training major.

Club Participation
All physical education majors are expected to be members of the Health and Physical Education Majors Club and adhere to its policies, regulations and procedures.

MAJOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION-
EMPHASIS IN TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the physical education teacher certification program, a student must meet the admission criteria of the NGCSU Teacher Education Program. The criteria includes attaining a 2.75 grade point average, successful completion of prerequisite courses, successful completion of PRAXIS I requirements, and submission of a formal application. For further information about the application process, see page 311.

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown on next page.

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Appropriate to Major - 18 Hours
PHED 2000 - - 3 hours
PHED 2250 - - 3 hours
EDUC 2001 - 3 hours
EDUC 2002 - 3 hours
Foreign Language (1002 level) - - 3 hours
PSYC 2103 - 3 hours

Physical Education Courses - 26 hours
PHED 3360, 3400, 4010, 4405, 4416, 4450, 4460 - - 3 hours each
PHED 3395 - 2 hours
ATEP 2335 - - 3 hours

Physical Education Activity Courses - 8 hours
PHED 3014 - 2 hour
PHED 3012 or 3023 - 2 hours
Activity Electives: (1000/2000/3000 level) - 4 hours

Professional Preparation Courses - 30 hours
Block A:
EDUC 3002, 3003 - 2 hours each
EDUC 3003L - 1 hour

Block B:
EDUC 4000 - 4 hours
PHED 3390 - - 3 hours
PHED 4025 - - 3 hours

PHED 3025 - 2 hours
PHED 3025L - 1 hour
Internship (EDUC 3540, 4103,4104, 4105) - 12 hours

**Program requires a student to hold current CPR (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) & Basic First Aid (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) Certification during his/her Field Experiences and Internship.

Requirements in addition to the 124 hours (exclusive of the basic PE requirement).

Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
U.S. and Georgia Constitution & History requirement
Military Science requirement for Military students - 12 hours

MAJOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION EMPHASIS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Exercise Science emphasis area within the Department of Health and Physical Education, a student must meet the following minimum requirements:

Complete 45 semester hours of credit with an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher;
Successfully complete the Regents’ Skills Test (transfer students from non-University System of Georgia institutions must complete the Regents’ Skills Test during their first semester enrolled at NGCSU);
Complete all courses in Area A (Essential Skills) of the core curriculum with a grade of “C” or better;
Complete both BIOL 2250 and BIOL 2251 (Area F) with a grade of "C" or better.
Complete a request for a criminal background check (admission may be revoked if serious offenses are found); and
Complete an application for admission to the Exercise Science emphasis area at the conclusion of the sophomore year or the fall semester of the junior year. It is strongly encouraged that this process be initiated as soon as possible, preferably at the conclusion of the sophomore year. Furthermore, admission is required prior to enrollment in the following senior-level classes: PHED 3350, 4430, 4430L, 4470, 4480, and 4490.

Retention In Exercise Science Emphasis Area
One important aspect of the Exercise Science emphasis area is the constant vigilance exercised by the faculty involved to ensure that standards of quality are maintained. The following standards must be maintained for continued retention in the emphasis area:

Compliance with rules and regulations prescribed for all students at NGCSU;
Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Professional Practices Commission;
Completion of all courses in the academic major with an academic grade of “C” or better;
Demonstration of competence in the use of oral and written language;
and
Maintenance of an overall grade point average of 2.50 as required for emphasis area admission.

Probation And Suspension
A student may be placed on probation and/or suspension if they fail to comply with the standards for retention in the Exercise Science emphasis area. Two consecutive semesters or sessions on probation will result in the suspension from the Exercise Science emphasis area. In addition, a student will not be allowed to register for PHED 4490 (Internship: Exercise Science) until the standards for retention in the Exercise Science emphasis area are met. Due to the sensitive nature of working with both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals in various fitness settings (i.e., clinical, corporate, commercial, and community), this policy will be strictly enforced.

Appeals
Students denied admission to or continuance in the Exercise Science emphasis area may appeal the decision to the School of Education’s Student Admissions and Recognition Committee. Appeals must be made in writing and should clearly state why an exception should be made. An adverse decision by the dean may be appealed in writing to the vice president for academic affairs, whose decision shall be final.

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 84. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Appropriate to Major -18 Hours
BIOL 2250 - 4 hours
BIOL 2251 - 4 hours
Business Elective (2000 level) - - 3 hours
Foreign Language (1002 level) - - 3 hours
PHED 2000 - - 3 hours
PHED 2010 - 1 hour

Physical Education Courses 18 hours
PHED 3012, 3014, 3023 2 hours each
PHED 3360, 4405, 4450, 4460 3 hours each

Exercise Science Courses 32 hours
PHED 3305, 3380, 4430 2 hours each
PHED 3340, 3350, 4470, 4480 3 hours each
PHED 3380L, 4430L 1 hour each PHED 4490 12 hours

Other Requirements 10 hours
ATEP 2335 3 hours
COMM 2110 2 hours, if not taken in Area B
CSCI 1100 2 hours, if not taken in Area B
MATH 2400 3 hours, if not taken in Area D

Elective to bring total to 11 hours
*Program requires a student to hold current CPR (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) & Basic First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) during his/her internship experience.

Requirements in addition to the 120 hours (exclusive of PHED 1000):
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
U.S. and Georgia Constitution & History requirement
Military Science requirement for Military students 12 hours

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
WITH THE LEADERSHIP MINOR EMPHASIS

Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Physical Education Major with Leadership Minor emphasis area within the Department of Health and Physical Education, a student must meet the following minimum requirements:

Complete 30 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher;
Students must be admitted into the program upon completion of 75 semester hours of credit;
Successfully complete the Regents’ Skills Test (transfer students from non-University System of Georgia institutions must complete the Regents’ Skills Test during their first semester enrolled at NGCSU);
Complete all courses in Area A (Essential Skills) of the core curriculum with a grade of “C” or better;
Complete an application for admission to the Physical Education (Leadership Minor) emphasis area at the conclusion of the sophomore year or the fall semester of the junior year. It is strongly encouraged that this process be initiated as soon as possible, preferably at the conclusion of the sophomore year.

Retention In Physical Education with the Leadership Minor Emphasis Area
One important aspect of the Physical Education Major with Leadership Minor emphasis area is the constant vigilance exercised by the faculty involved to ensure that standards of quality are maintained. The following standards must be maintained for continued retention in the emphasis area:
1. Compliance with rules and regulations prescribed for all students at NGCSU;
2. Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Professional Practices Commission;
3. Completion of all courses in the academic major with an academic grade of “C” or better;
4. Demonstration of competence in the use of oral and written language; and
5. Maintenance of an institutional grade point average of 2.50 as required for emphasis area admission.

Probation And Suspension
A student may be placed on probation and/or suspension if they fail to comply with the standards for retention in the Physical Education with the Leadership Minor emphasis area. Two consecutive semesters or sessions on probation will result in the suspension from the Physical Education with the Leadership Minor emphasis area.

Appeals
Students denied admission to or continuance in the Physical Education with the Leadership Minor emphasis area may appeal the decision to the School of Education’s Student Admissions and Recognition Committee. Appeals must be made in writing and should clearly state why an exception should be made. An adverse decision by the dean may be appealed in writing to the vice president for academic affairs, whose decision shall be final.

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Appropriate to Major - 18 Hours
CSCI 1200 3 hours
Foreign Language (1002 level) 3 hours
PHED 2000 3 hours
PHED 2250 3 hours
PSYC 2103 3 hours
Elective 3 hours

Physical Education Courses 33 hours
PHED 2010 1 hour
PHED 3012 or 3023, 3014, 3305, 3395 2 hours each
PHED 3330, 3360, 4405, 4416, 4450, 4460 3 hours each
ATEP 2335 3 hours
HPE Elective 3 hours

Physical Education Activity Courses
(Citizen or Military Track) 3 hours

Any three 1-hour physical education
courses (1000/2000/3000 level) 1 hour each

Leadership Minor (Military Track) - 18 hours
3 credit hours selected from the following courses:
CSCI 1100/CSCI 1150 2 hours/1 hour
CSCI 1301 3 hours
CRJU 4320 3 hours

3 credit hours selected from the following courses:
HIST 3280, 4232, 4660, 4860 3 hours each
MILS 3200 3 hours
POLS 4202 3 hours
SOCI 3650 3 hours

11 credit hours from the following courses:
MILS 3000, 3100, 4000, 4100 2 hours each
MILS 4300 3 hours

Leadership Minor (Service Track) 17 hours
Area B elective 2 hours
9 credit hours selected from approved leadership courses 3 hours each
LEAD 4000 3 hours
LEAD 4490 3 hours

Other Requirements:
7 credit hours of electives (to bring total to 120 credit hours)
Requirements in addition to the 120 hours (exclusive of the basic PE requirement):

U.S. and Georgia Constitution & History requirement

Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
U.S. and Georgia Constitution & History requirement

MAJOR IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

The Athletic Training major provides a concentrated program of courses designed to prepare students for a career in the profession of athletic training. In addition to the academic curriculum, students gain hands-on experience through a variety of clinical rotations. At the time of graduation, the athletic training student is prepared to take the National Athletic Trainers’ Association – Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) exam. Successful completion of this exam enables the student to become a nationally certified athletic trainer.

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program. The ATEP gained accreditation status in the fall of 2002.

Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied healthcare profession. The certified athletic trainer (ATC) is a highly educated skilled professional specializing in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illness. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, the ATC functions as an integral member of the athletic healthcare team. The certified athletic trainer can work in a variety of settings: secondary schools, colleges or universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports, health clubs, and industrial settings.

Admission Requirements

Admission to ATEP is required to enroll in any of the Athletic Training classes (Except ATEP 2335, 2336, and 2001). A student must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours of credit in order to begin the application process. A maximum of twelve students per year will be admitted into the ATEP. Admission status is determined as soon as a student has submitted all of the necessary materials.

To be eligible for admission into the ATEP, a student must submit all of the following:

Current transcript showing a minimum of 40 semester hours of credit completed.
Current transcript showing a 2.5 or better overall grade point average.
Current transcript showing successful completion of the Regents’ Test (transfer students from non-University System of Georgia institutions must complete the Regents’ Test during their first semester enrolled at NGCSU).
Current transcript showing all Area A classes, BIOL 2250 and BIOL 2251 with a C or better and ATEP 2335, 2336, and 2001 receiving a B or better. A plan of study approved by the School of Education Admissions Office indicating the anticipated completion of all required prerequisite courses is also acceptable. All prerequisite courses must be completed with minimum grade requirements prior to enrolling in the professional preparation phase of the program.
A completed Application Form for the NGCSU ATEP.
A completed NGCSU ATEP Observational Hours in Athletic Training Form signed by a NATA-BOC certified athletic trainer. Fifty Athletic Training Observational hours are required.
A completed NGCSU ATEP Physical Form signed and dated by a medical physician. This physical also includes a Technical Standards Form required by the ATEP. The Technical Standards Form must be signed and dated by the medical physician as well as the applicant.
An ATEP immunization form signed and dated by a medical physician.
Completed ATEP Health Insurance Form. Students must maintain current health insurance through the duration of the program.
Proof of current Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) certification.
Proof of current Standard First Aid (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) certification.
Completed request for a criminal background check (admission may be revoked if serious offenses are found).

All forms required for admission can be obtained by accessing the NGCSU ATEP web site or by contacting the ATEP coordinator. Please send a completed packet of admission materials: ATEP Admissions, School of Education.

As soon as a student file is completed, with all of the admission requirements satisfactorily met, the date and time is stamped on that file. Within two weeks of file completion, that student will receive a letter of acceptance into the ATEP. The first twelve students with successfully completed files will be admitted into the ATEP for the fall semester. Following completion of the admission process, any additional students not admitted but meeting all of the admission criteria will receive a letter indicating that their application will remain in an active file and will receive priority consideration for admittance the following academic year.

A student's acceptance will be withdrawn if prerequisite course grade(s) do not meet minimum requirements. Students will be notified of this possibility at the time of admission. If a student’s acceptance is withdrawn, the next successfully completed applicant (via date and time stamped on file) will receive a letter of acceptance.

If by August 1st, the maximum number of students admitted has not been attained, students may be admitted under provisional status. Students who do not meet the overall 2.5 GPA requirement will be considered for admission into the ATEP, provided all other criteria has been met and submitted. A student must have a minimum 2.40 overall GPA to be considered for admission. A student must submit a letter to the School of Education Admissions office requesting provisional admission. Applicants will be reviewed and the student(s) with the highest overall GPA will then be admitted into the ATEP on provisional status. Provisional students must complete his or her first semester in the ATEP with a 2.5 GPA. If this is not achieved, then he or she will be removed from the ATEP.

Technical Standards

The Athletic Training Education Program at North Georgia College & State University is a rigorous program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Education Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE]). All students admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program must meet the following abilities and expectations. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program. The Technical Standards Form must be completed by each candidate and a medical physician. The Technical Standards Form must be submitted as part of the application process.

Additional Requirements
A field placement fee ($75.00) is assigned during all semesters that has a clinical based ATEP class, these classes include: ATEP 2336, 2001, 3001, 3002, 4001, and 4002.
When a student is accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program, he or she will receive an Athletic Training Education Policies and Procedures Manual. This manual will address the following: additional costs such as athletic training attire (approx $150.00), mandatory liability insurance ($35.00 per year), clinical rotation requirements such as 15-20 hours per week every semester, gas money, travel time and expenses, maintaining current health insurance, additional expectations while on rotation; mandatory in-services and professional development activities; recommended memberships such as the Georgia Athletic Trainers' Association (GATA), Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA), and the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).

Clinical Rotations
Students in the Athletic Training Education Program are required to gain experience through various clinical rotations. These rotations are assigned during all four semesters in the professional phase of the ATEP. Fifteen to twenty hours per week are required for successful completion of these rotations. Rotations include, but are not limited to: a rehabilitation clinic, orthopedic clinic, general medicine practice, NGCSU athletic teams, high school football and additional high school teams. An approved clinical instructor (ACI) will evaluate student performance two times a semester. A student must achieve an 75% average or better on these evaluations to remain in the ATEP.

Retention Standards:
1. Compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed for all students at NGCSU;
2. Compliance with the ATEP rules and regulations in the Athletic Training Student Handbook;
3. Adherence to the National Athletic Trainer’s Code of Ethics;
4. Completion of all courses in the academic major with a grade of a “C” or better;
5. Achieve an 75% average or better on student clinical evaluations for each semester;
6. Achieve an 75% or better on all proficiencies imbedded in the ATEP curriculum;
7. Demonstration of competence in the use of oral and written language;
8. Maintain current Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider (American Red Cross / American Heart Association ) certification;
9. Maintain current Standard First Aid (American Red Cross / American Heart Association) certification;
10. Maintenance of an overall grade point average of a 2.5 for all course work attempted.

Suspension

Failure to meet any of the retention standards can result in the student being suspended from the ATEP. There is no probationary period. A student who fails to meet the retention standards because of illness or other non-academic issues may receive special consideration as his or her case merits. This program has the right to establish additional standards for academic progression based on either academic or clinical performance.

Appeals
A student denied admission to or continuance in the ATEP may appeal the decision to the School of Education’s Student Admission and Recognition Committee. Appeals must be made in writing and should clearly state why an exception should be considered. An adverse decision by the committee may be appealed in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, whose decision shall be final.

Caveat
For the most resent information on current ATEP policies and procedures, please see the NGCSU athletic training education major web site (under Academics/Academic Majors/Athletic Training).

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Appropriate to Major - 18 Hours
PHED 2000 3 hours
BIOL 2250 4 hours
BIOL 2251 4 hours
Foreign Language (1002 level) 3 hours
ATEP 2335 3 hours
ATEP 2001 1 hour

Health & Physical Education Courses- 22 hours
PHED 4450, 4460, 4480 3 hours each
PHED 3012, 3014, 3305, 3023, 3380, 3395 2 hours each
PHED 3380L 1 hour

Athletic Training Courses 27 hours
ATEP 3468, 4336, 4465, 4466, 4467, and 4468 3 hours each
ATEP 3365, 3370, 4469 2 hours each
ATEP 3365L, 3370L, 4470 1 hour each

Other Requirements 11 hours
ATEP 3001, 3002, 4001, 4002 1 hour each
ATEP 2336 2 hours
PSYC 1030 2 hours, if not taken in Area B
MATH 2400 3 hours, if not taken in Area D

Requirements in addition to the 120 hours (exclusive of PHED 1000):
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
U.S. and Georgia Constitution & History requirement
Military Science requirement for Military students - 12 hours

BASIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

PHED 1000 Wellness* - - 3 hours
The study of the assessment and development of total well-being through health-related lifestyle habits. Major topics include physical fitness, body composition, nutrition, cancer prevention, stress management, addictive behavior, smoking cessation, and cardiovascular disease risk reduction.

PHED 1001 Leisure/Stress/Rec. Skills
PHED 1002 Nutrition for Living
PHED 1003 Conditioning
PHED 1004 Swimming/CPR*
PHED 1005 Wrestling
PHED 1006 Volleyball
PHED 1007 Tennis*
PHED 1008 Soccer
PHED 1010 Fencing
PHED 1011 Tumbling
PHED 1012 Basketball
PHED 1013 Folk and Square Dancing
PHED 1014 Social Dance
PHED 1015 Badminton*
PHED 1016 Softball
PHED 1017 Archery*
PHED 1018 Golf*
PHED 1019 SCUBA Diving*
PHED 1020 Weight Training
PHED 1021 Snow Skiing*
PHED 1022 Water Skiing*
PHED 1023 Fundamentals of Sailing*
PHED 1024 White Water Canoeing/Rafting*
PHED 1025 Casting and Angling*
PHED 1026 Backpacking *
PHED 1027 Yoga
PHED 1028 Body Contouring/Improvement
PHED 1029 Adapted Physical Education
PHED 1030 Intermediate Golf*
PHED 1031 Intermediate Weight Training
PHED 1032 Intermediate Tennis*
PHED 1033 Standard First Aid*
PHED 1034 Self Defense/Rape Crisis Intervention
PHED 1036 Jogging
PHED 1039 Advanced Scuba Diving*
PHED 1040 Adventure Activities*
PHED 1041 Karate*
PHED 2004 Lifeguard Training*
PHED 2013 Clogging
PHED 2014 Aerobic Dancing

*May require additional fee.

Courses in Physical Education

ATEP 2001 Athletic Training Internship 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATEP 2335 and 2336 with a B or better. If PHED 3012 has not been completed a student must enroll in PHED 3012 as a co-requisite course. The student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer who is an approved clinical instructor (ACI) for NGCSU. Under the direct supervision of the ACI, the student will practice clinical skills, as well as be evaluated and reevaluated on clinical proficiencies.

ATEP 2335 Athletic Training I - - 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic practices of an athletic trainer. The student is acquainted with current practices of acute care of injury and illness, and the prevention of injuries. The class provides a fundamental understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students of athletic training, potential physical educators, and other professionals to prevent and care for athletic injuries or illness.

ATEP 2336 Athletic Training I Practicum - 1 hour
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ATEP 2335. This course is designed to teach the proper skills related to the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses. Through hands-on participation in lab activities and clinical observation the student will be prepared for entrance into the athletic training education program. Weekly clinical hours will be assigned as part of this class. There will be classes that are held outside of the regularly scheduled class period.

ATEP 3365 Therapeutic Exercise & Pathology of Injury - 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program or by permission of instructor. This course is designed to teach the student physiological responses to injury, proper progression of therapeutic exercises, use of available equipment, and acceptance of moral and ethical obligations. The student will be presented the theoretical and practical approaches for designing rehabilitation protocols and the use of various rehabilitation on equipment. During this course, a variety of classes will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 3365L Therapeutic Exercise & Pathology of Injury Lab - 1 hour
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program or by permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is to allow the athletic training student the opportunity to increase practical skills when designing a rehabilitation protocol and enhance clinical skills when using various rehabilitation equipment. During this course, a variety of classes will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 3370 Therapeutic Modalities 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program or by permission of instructor. This class will provide the student with decision-making skills in the selection of appropriate therapeutic modalities. Pre-treatment assessment, treatment set-up, modality application, assessment of treatment response, and appropriate documentation will be addressed for the use of therapeutic modalities. During this course, a variety of classes will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 3370L Therapeutic Modalities Lab 1 hour
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program or by permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is to allow athletic training student the opportunity to increase practical skills when selecting, setting up, and applying therapeutic modalities. During this course, a variety of classes will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 3468 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs 3 hours
Prerequisite: ATEP 4467. Planning and management of a health care facility, professional development and responsibilities, as well as communication skills will be the focus of this course.

ATEP 4336 Athletic Training II 3 hours
Co-Requisites: ATEP 4465, 3370, 3370L. This class focuses on an in depth study of functional human anatomy. Risk management, prevention, and mechanism of specific injuries and illnesses that occur in those who are physically active will also be addressed.

ATEP 4465 Critical Injury Management 3 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program.
Co-requisite: ATEP 4336, 3370, 3370L. This class is designed to teach students documentation skills in an athletic training setting as well as emergency and referral procedures. The student will learn how to assess and treat head and facial injuries/conditions, as well as spinal and abdominal injuries/conditions. During this course, a variety of classes will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 4466 Orthopedic Assessment 3 hours
Prerequisites: ATEP 4336, 4465, 3370, 3370L or by permission of instructor. This course addresses systematic evaluation techniques, management, and proper documentation for injuries to the ankle, knee, hip, thorax, and, as well as shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. During this course, a variety of classes will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 4467 General Medicine in Athletic Training 3 hours
Prerequisite: ATEP 4466 or by permission of instructor. This class emphasizes psychosocial intervention and referral of athletes. The student will also learn the various skin disorders, as well as general medical conditions and disabilities. During this course, a variety of classes will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 4468 Athletic Training Capstone 3 hours
Prerequisite: ATEP 4467 or permission of Instructor. This course is designed to document learning over time and will prepare students for the NATA-BOC exam by a comprehensive review of each of the twelve content areas in athletic training. This is a student presentation and research based course. During this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.

ATEP 4469 Applied Pharmacology 2 hours
Prerequisite: ATEP 4465 or by permission of instructor. This course is designed specifically for the athletic training education student. The main focus of this course is the administration of therapeutic medications, as well as indications, contraindications, precautions and reactions of therapeutic medications. Performance-enhancing drugs commonly used by athletes and social drug use will also be addressed.

ATEP 4470 Research and Design 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATEP 4466 or by permission of instructor. The focus of this course is on research methods and application. Students will be exposed to the scientific method and will be expected to develop a research proposal pertaining to the field of athletic training.

ATEP 3001 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATEP admittance. The student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer who is an approved clinical instructor (ACI) for NGCSU. Under the direct supervision of an ACI, the student will practice proficiencies, as well as be evaluated and reevaluate on clinical proficiencies.

ATEP 3002 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATEP 3001. The student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer who is an approved clinical instructor (ACI) for NGCSU. Under the direct supervision of an ACI, the student will practice proficiencies, as well as be evaluated and reevaluate on clinical proficiencies.

ATEP 4001 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATEP 3002. The student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer who is an approved clinical instructor (ACI) for NGCSU. Under the direct supervision of an ACI, the student will practice proficiencies, as well as be evaluated and reevaluate on clinical proficiencies.

ATEP 4002 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATEP 4001. The student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer who is an approved clinical instructor (ACI) for NGCSU. Under the direct supervision of an ACI, the student will practice proficiencies, as well as be evaluated and reevaluate on clinical proficiencies.

PHED 2000 Introduction to Health and Physical Education 3 hours
An introduction to the field of studies, research, professions, and practices related to the art and science of human movement. The origins and evolution of the discipline and its subdisciplines are traced, knowledge bases are explored, and career opportunities are surveyed. Inherent to the design of this designated writing intensive course, required of all physical education/teacher certification, physical education/exercise science, and athletic training education majors, is the provision of professional development opportunities across the discipline and within each student's choice of subdisciplines.

PHED 2010 Community First Aid and CPR 1 hour
A course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency situation to call for help, to keep someone alive, to reduce pain, and to minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives.

PHED 2250 Basic Human Anatomy 3 hours
A course designed to augment and develop a student’s knowledge and understanding of the basic structures and systems of the human body.

PHED 3012 Weight Training Principles & Techniques 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into either Exercise Science, Physical Education Teacher Education, Physical Education with Leadership Minor, or Athletic Training programs or permission of instructor. Weight Training is an exercise program where various forms of resistance are used for the purposes of increasing strength, endurance, flexibility, skill, and power. This course is designed to teach the student the proper use of various equipment, muscles being worked, safety precautions, and the principles of developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs. The National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) guidelines and competencies are emphasized.

PHED 3014 Lifeguard Training 2 hours
A course designed to enhance the Physical Education major’s background in aquatic safety. Students will have the opportunity to obtain the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification via the course.

PHED 3015 Recreational Sports 1 hour
A course designed to improve the Physical Education major’s background in non-traditional recreational sport activities. Students will experience lesser known activities that may be incorporated in a school physical education program.

PHED 3020 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping 1 hour
A course designed to improve the Physical Education major’s background in outdoor activities. Included in the course are safety concerns/procedures, equipment, no trace camping policies, cooking techniques, and a practical hiking/camping experience.

PHED 3021 Recreational Dance Education 1 hour
This course involves learning and mastering the concepts, skills, and techniques related to performing and teaching others to perform a variety of recreational dances. Primary emphasis will be placed on movement principles common to each of the major recreational dance forms: folk, square, contra, social, and ballroom dance.

PHED 3022 Dance Choreography and Production 1 hour
Whether for creative self-expression, a Broadway musical, or a rock video performance, dance choreography involves combining the basic elements of movement. This course provides preservice professionals opportunities to learn, practice, and develop strategies for teaching the principles of composition, performance, and production, both common and unique to a wide variety of dance forms.

PHED 3023 Cardio-Conditioning Principles & Techniques 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into Exercise Science, Physical Education Teacher Education, Physical Education with Leadership Minor programs or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to develop and master the concepts, skills, and techniques related to designing, teaching, and leading the cardio-conditioning, musculoskeletal, and flexibility elements of a conditioning class.

PHED 3025 Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, PHED 2000, or permission of instructor. The study of and practicum in the objectives, needs, methods and materials involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate learning through movement programs for young children (i.e. pre-school through grade four).

PHED 3025L Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education Lab 1 hour
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Co-Requisite: PHED 3025. The laboratory component of PHED 3025 is designed to provide preservice physical educators opportunities to engage in course-related field experiences facilitated by inservice physical educators at selected elementary schools.

PHED 3305 Nutrition 2 hours
A course designed to introduce the student to the various components of nutrition and how they are applied to health, wellness, sports and exercise.

PHED 3330 Coaching Theory 3 hours
The study of the theoretical and practical applications of the following areas concerned in coaching: coaching philosophy, pedagogy, off-season preparation, pre-season planning, relationship with players, sport psychology and current issues and topics related to coaching.

PHED 3340 Measurement and Evaluation 3 hours
A course designed to examine the basic theories of measurement and evaluation including test selection and administration, analysis, and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly associated with health and physical education.

PHED 3350 Health Promotion 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into Exercise Science or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to focus on the past and present roles of health promotion, the various mediums for health promotion, and successful program planning and implementation. Special emphasis will be placed on design and implementation of health promotion programs for target populations including marketing, needs assessment, formative and summative evaluations, and a formal presentation to class regarding project.

PHED 3360 Motor Behavior 3 hours
A study of the development of motor skills from the prenatal state to adulthood and old age. Emphasis is placed on fundamental motor skill development, physiological and psychological influences on skill development and the maturation impact on skill development throughout life.

PHED 3380 Exercise Testing and Prescription 2 hours
Co-requisite: PHED 3380L or permission of the instructor. This is a physical education professional preparation course designed to provide the student with an understanding of techniques necessary for exercise test administration, evaluation and prescription for normal and special populations. Special emphasis will be placed on clinical physiology, testing protocols, the evaluation of results, and designing individual exercise prescriptions based upon their results.

PHED 3380L Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory 1 hour
Co-requisite: PHED 3380 or permission of the instructor. A laboratory component of PHED 3380 is designed to provide the student laboratory experiences and exercises to supplement the lecture material of PHED 3380. Special emphasis will be placed on clinical physiology, testing protocols, the evaluation of results, and designing individual exercise prescriptions based upon their results.

PHED 3390 Health Education 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Co-Requisite: Enrollment in EDUC 4000 and PHED 4025. A study of the physical and mental health problems of society as they relate to humans and their confrontations with mental health, alcohol, diseases, drugs, marriage, nutrition, physical fitness, and sex.

PHED 3395 Community and Consumer Health 2 hours
A course designed to study community health histories, current issues, programs, agencies and resources. The course also explores options in properly reviewing and selecting health-related information, products and services. Course requirements include a minimum of 10 hours of community service in an approved site.

PHED 3400 Adapted Physical Education 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Program. A course designed to familiarize the student with those programs having the same goals as standard physical education programs but in which adjustments are made to accommodate the needs and abilities of exceptional students.

PHED 4010 Methods for Teaching Creative Movement and Dance 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education or permission from the instructor.
Foundations in the art, craft, and science of teaching creative movement and dance, with particular emphasis on practicums designed to provide physical education/teacher certification majors experiences in teaching, to include but not be limited to the following movement and dance forms from the physical education area of the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum: creative and thematic movement and dance; rhythmic health and skill-related fitness workouts, and folk, square, contra, social, and ballroom dance.

PHED 4025 Methods for Teaching Middle and Secondary School Physical Education 3 hours
Co-Requisite: Enrollment in EDUC 4000 and PHED 3390. A course designed to give the students an overall view of physical education in today’s middle and secondary schools, as well as to explore a wide variety of teaching methods and materials used to present program content. Directed observation in the schools is required and micro-teaching situations are utilized.

PHED 4405 Physical Education Administration 3 hours
The study of the administrative process and methodology needed to develop a thorough understanding of desirable standards and program implementation in health and physical education.

PHED 4416 Personal and Contemporary Health Issues 3 hours
A study of the attitudes and standards of the physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects of up-to-date health issues. This is a teacher education course in which the learner becomes familiar with the complex components of sex and AIDS education, mental health, drug use/abuse, health care, consumer health, and future health needs.

PHED 4430 Exercise Leadership 2 hours
Co-requisite: PHED 4430L; prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science, PHED 3380, and PHED 3380L or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to develop the necessary leadership qualities and skills expected for leading safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of populations. Emphasis will be placed on personal exercise prescription, group leadership skills, and program planning and design.

PHED 4430L Exercise Leadership Laboratory 1 hour
Co-requisite: PHED 4430; prerequisites: Admittance to Exercise Science, PHED 3380, and PHED 3380L or permission from the instructor. A laboratory component of PHED 4430 is designed to provide the student with practical experiences both in the laboratory and gym to supplement the lecture material of PHED 4430. Special emphasis will be placed on the necessary leadership qualities and skills expected for leading safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of populations. Emphasis will be placed on personal exercise prescription and group leadership skills and techniques.

PHED 4440 Practicum 1 hour
The student is assigned to a specific instructional class or given an assignment within the school or community setting. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the professional growth of the physical education major.

PHED 4441 Practicum 1 hour
The student is assigned to a specific instructional class or given an assignment within the school or community setting. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the professional growth of the physical education major.

PHED 4450 Exercise Physiology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PHED 2250 or BIOL 2250 or permission from the instructor. A lecture course designed to present the concepts and applications of the human body's physiological response to physical activity. Both the acute and chronic responses to exercise are examined.

PHED 4460 Kinesiology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PHED 2250 or BIOL 2250 or permission from the instructor. A course designed to develop a fundamental understanding of the anatomical, neuromuscular, and kinesiological principles of human movement. The applications of these concepts should enable one to evaluate basic human performance.

PHED 4470 Cardiac Rehabilitation 3 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science and PHED 4450 or permission from the instructor. A professional preparation course designed to provide the student with an understanding of how exercise has become an integral part of medicine by assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of persons with coronary disease. The course will focus on the pathophysiology of the disease, its detection, medical management, and exercise therapy.

PHED 4480 Biomechanics 3 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science and PHED 4460 or permission from the instructor. A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of mechanical principles and their applications in the study of human movement in sports. Emphasis will be on the mechanical principles influencing human motion, sport technique, and equipment design.

PHED 4490 Internship: Exercise Science 12 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science, the Program coordinator's approval, all course work completed, secure a NGCSU nametag, and payment of Field Placement Fee. Each student may be required by the internship site supervisor to obtain professional liability insurance, a physical examination, and appropriate immunizations. This is a professional preparation course designed to position students in supervised exercise science settings (e.g., hospital, corporation, school, private business) so that they may gain practical experiences in his/her chosen field of study.

PHED 4500 Independent Study, 1-3 hours
Practical study and/or experience in the area of the student’s major interest under the supervision of a faculty member, as approved by the student’s advisor and the department head.