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;
- Be admitted into the program upon completion of 75 semester hours of credit;
- Successfully complete the Regents' Skills Test (all new freshmen and transfer students from non-University System of Georgia institutions must complete the Regents' Skills Test during their first semester enrolled at North Georgia);
- 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:
- Compliance with rules and regulations prescribed for all students at North Georgia;
- 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 institutional grade point average of 2.50 as required for emphasis area admission.
Probation and Suspension
Students 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 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 programs at North Georgia 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 in Core Curriculum. 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 |
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Area B |
no exceptions |
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Area C |
no exceptions |
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Area D |
no exceptions |
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Area E |
no exceptions |
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Area F. Courses Appropriate to Major |
18 Hours |
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4 hours |
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4 hours |
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Business Elective (2000 level) |
3 hours, if not taken in Area E |
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3 hours, if not taken in Area C |
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3 hours |
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Approved Elective |
1 hour |
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Physical Education Courses |
37 hours |
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1 hour |
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2 hours each |
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3 hours each |
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3 hours |
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Any four Physical Education Activity Courses |
4 hours |
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Leadership Minor (Military Track) |
17 hours |
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See Leadership Minor under Courses of Study |
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Leadership Minor (Citizen Track) |
15 hours |
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See Leadership Minor under Courses of Study |
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Other Requirements:
8 credit hours of electives for Citizen Track or 6 credit hours of electives for Military Track (to bring total to 120 credit hours)
Requirements in addition to the 120 hours:
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (must be taken during the first semester)
U.S. and Georgia Constitution & History requirement