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Nov 23, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Movement Science, Sports Medicine Concentration, B.S.
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Requirements for the Movement Science Major - 29 Credits
All majors in the department of Movement Science, Sports and Leisure Studies must complete the twenty-nine (29) credits of courses specified below. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the Major Core Classes is required to be eligible to graduate with a degree from the department. Note:
In order to progress through the major, students must meet the academic and professional development criteria necessary to earn intermediate and advanced standing in the department as outlined in the Professional Development section below. Sports Medicine Concentration
The Sports Medicine concentration is a pre-professional preparation option which completes requirements for a movement science major; however, further study will be necessary in order to obtain credentials in an allied health profession. Also required is:
Eleven credits of courses selected from the following list in consultation with the advisor, Additional Requirements:
In addition, students pursuing a career in an allied health field must meet prerequisite standards for graduate level education in that field (i.e., PT, OT, PA, etc.). Information on these requirements may be obtained from the Movement Science Department Office. Professional Development Procedures
In order to progress through the Movement Science and Athletic Training majors, students must meet the academic and professional development criteria necessary to earn intermediate and advanced standing in the department. Intermediate Standing
Requirements for Intermediate Standing to progress through the Movement Science and Athletic Training majors. Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing is required for those completing an internship, ATEP clinical experience, or student teaching practicum. The requirements are as follows:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major core area (29 credits)
- Minimum GPA of 2.7 in the courses in the concentration (Placement in the Teaching Practicum requires a 2.8)
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.8
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Membership in a professional organization
- Earn a minimum of 15 Professional Development Points (in addition to those earned for Intermediate Standing)
- Three (3) Faculty Recommendations and two (2) additional recommendations from outside the department
- Five (5) samples of best written work
- Supervising Practitioner Recommendations
Additional information can be found in the MSSLS Department manual.
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