USF 2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 150 - 152

School of Physical Education, Wellness and Sports Studies

Courses - Course Descriptions - Printable Degree Requirements

The School of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sports Studies teaches a variety of Elective Physical Education courses and conducts Professional Physical Education Teacher Preparation K-8 and 6-12 Programs, Wellness Leadership Program, and an Athletic Training Program.

Elective Physical Education Program

Elective Physical Education offerings in the School of Physical Education, Wellness and Sports Studies are designed to provide opportunities for all students in the University to acquire knowledge and movement skills related to an active healthy lifestyle. Laboratory experiences in over twenty-five different exercise and sports activities allow students to select and develop proficiency appropriate for leisure pursuit and personal development. Special competency courses provide for in-depth study in such areas as personal wellness, current issues in sports, and first aid.

Physical Education, Wellness Leadership and Athletic Training

Students must choose one of the following programs: a) Physical Education Grades K-8 (Florida Teacher Certification); b) Physical Education Grades 6-12 (Florida Teacher Certification); c) Wellness Leadership (Non-certification); or d) Athletic Training.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree (BPE/BPS/BPW):

The two-year programs are offered beginning in the junior year and includes mandatory attendance during the summer session between the junior and senior years. Students can only enter during Fall Semester of each year.

In addition to applying to the University, all students must apply directly to the School. Requests for admission to the Program should be directed to:

Director
School of Physical Education, Wellness, & Sport Studies
College of Education
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler, PED 214
Tampa, Florida 33620-8600

For K-8 Physical Education Track (BPE):

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites):

These prerequisites must be met by transfer students as well as USF students. A grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

• EDF X005 Introduction to Education (3)
• EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (3)
• EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology* (3)
  *equivalent course or demonstrated competency may be substituted

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take 6 additional hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible course will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his/her AA or Baccalaureate degree.

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (3-4)
• Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3-4)
  or
• Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (3-4)
• Skill Development Courses in Physical Activities (4-5)
• Conditioning, Fitness & Wellness Courses in Physical Activities (3)

At least one course taken to meet the natural science requirements in General Education and/or General Program Prerequisites must include a laboratory component

Professional Education Core:

• PET 2010 Personal/Professional Development Seminar (3)
• PET 3310 Kinesiology (3)
• PET 3351 Exercise Physiology I (3)

Additional Required Courses for K-8 Track:

• EDF 3122 Learning & The Developing Child (3)
• EDF 4430 Measurement for Teachers (3)
• EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education (Exit) (3)
• FLE 4365 ESOL Competencies and Strategies (3)
• PET 3031 Motor Development & Assessment (3)
• PET 3252 Issues in Sports (Exit) (3)
• PET 3421 Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education (3)
• PET 3422 Instructional Design & Content: Movement Experiences (3)
• PET 3441 Instructional Design & Content: Middle School Physical Ed. (3)
• PET 3640 Adapted Physical Education (3) PET 3943 Physical Education Internship: Middle School (3)
• PET 4401 Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs (3)
• PET 4432 Instructional Design & Content: Physical Education Elementary (3)
• PET 4433 Instructional Design & Content: Physical Education Elementary II (3)
• PET 4942 Physical Education Pre-Internship: Elementary (4)
• PET 4946 Internship in Teaching Physical Education: Elementary (12)

6-12 Physical Education Track (BPS):

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites):

These prerequisites must be met by transfer students as well as USF students. A grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

• EDF X005 Introduction to Education (3)
• EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (3)
• EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology* (3)
  **equivalent course or demonstrated competency may be substituted

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take 6 additional hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible course will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his/her AA or Baccalaureate degree.

• Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (3-4)
• Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3-4)
  or
• Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (3-4)
• Skill Development Courses in Physical Activities (4-5)
• Conditioning, Fitness & Wellness Courses in Physical Activities 3

At least one course taken to meet the natural science requirements in General Education and/or General Program Prerequisites must include a laboratory component

Professional Education Core (for All Tracks):

• PET 2010 Personal/Professional Development Seminar (3)
• PET 3310 Kinesiology (3)
• PET 3351 Exercise Physiology I (3)

Additional Required Courses For 6-12 Track:

• EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education (Exit) (3)
• EDF 4430 Measurement for Teachers (3)
• EDF 4131 Learning and the Developing Adolescent (3)
• EDG 4365 ESOL Competencies and Strategies (3)
• PET 3031 Motor Development & Assessment (3)
• PET 3252 Issues in Sports (Exit) (3)
• PET 3421 Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education (3)
• PET 3422 Instructional Design & Content: Movement Experiences (3)
• PET 3441 Instructional Design & Content: Middle School Physical Education (3)
• PET 3640 Adapted Physical Education (3)
• PET 3943 Physical Education Internship: Middle School (4)
• PET 4304 Principles & Issues in Coaching (3)
• PET 4401 Organization & Administration of Physical Education Programs (3)
• PET 4442 Instructional Design & Content: Physical Education Secondary (3)
• PET 4443 Instruction Design & Content: Physical Education Secondary II (3)
• PET 4944 Physical Education Pre-Internship: Secondary (4)
• PET 4947 Internship in Teaching Physical Education: Secondary (12)

For Wellness Leadership Track (BPW):

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites):

These prerequisites must be met by transfer students as well as USF students. A grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and lab (4)
  or
• Human Anatomy and lab (4)
• Human Anatomy II and Physiology II and lab (4)
  or
• Human Physiology and lab (4)
• College Algebra or higher (3)
• Statistics or Pre-Calculus (3)
• General Psychology (3)
• General Nutrition (3)
• Survey of Chemistry or higher (3)
• Survey of Chemistry or higher lab (1)

Students must pass all sections of the CLAST within 1st semester after admission to the program.

Professional Education Core (for Wellness Tracks):

• PET 2010 Personal/Professional Development Seminar (3)
• PET 3310 Kinesiology (3)
• PET 3351 Exercise Physiology I (3)

Additional Courses Required For Wellness Leadership Track:

• ADE 4384 Working with the Adult Learner (3)
• GEY 3601 Behavior Change in Later Life (3)
• HLP 4941 Wellness Internship (12)
• HUN 2201 Nutrition (3)
• PEM 2131 Weight Training (2)
• PEP 3940 Practicum in Health Promotion/Wellness (4)
• PEP 3951 Communications Skill for Wellness Leaders (3)
• PEQ 3170 Aquatic Exercise (2)
• PET 3080 Survey of Wellness Programs (3)
• PET 3931 Teaching Aerobic Dance/Exercise (1-3)
• PET 4404 Organization & Administration of Wellness Programs (3)
• PET 4353 Exercise Physiology II (3)
• PET 4384 Health Fitness Appraisal & Exercise Prescription (3)

For Athletic Training Track (BPA):

The undergraduate Athletic Training Program Track is a limited access program designed to prepare students for a successful career as a qualified allied health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with sports participation. Selected admissions to the track is gained through completion of required criteria set forth by the School of Physical Education, Wellness, & Sport Studies, in addition to the regular university application process. Successful completion of the track qualifies students to take the NATABOC Certification Examination and the State of Florida Athletic Trainer Licensure Examination. Interested students should visit our web site (http://pe.usf.edu/) and attend an organizational meeting held on the first Thursday of each semester. The web site offers students a proposed four-year course sequence, a description of our program, a listing of approved clinical sties, on-line application forms and more.

Athletic Training Program Track Requirements:

In order to be admitted to the Athletic Training Program Track, students must participate in a selective admissions procedure. Enrollment in the program is limited and students can only enter during the Fall Semester of each academic year. Students must have completed at least 60 semester credit hours prior to the fall of their track entrance. In addition to being admitted to the University of South Florida, students must also apply directly to the School of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Studies before March 1st for priority admission consideration into the Athletic Training Program Track. Students applying after March 1st and before August 1st will be accepted only on a space available basis.