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Nov 23, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Movement Science, Wilderness Leadership 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. Wilderness Leadership Concentration
Wilderness Leadership administers an experiential curriculum of traditional and alternative teaching methods both in the classroom and in the field that meets the needs of the individual student’s technical and theoretical foundation of becoming a professional in the field of outdoor adventure leadership. This concentration prepares students for careers in outdoor education and to lead field trips and adventure trips within the leisure industry. As well as three activities’ courses from the following list: 3-5 Credits
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. Minimum GPA of 2.3 in the following courses: - MOVP 0100 - Science of Physical Activity and Health Credits: 3
- MOVP 0202 - Introduction to Motor Learning Credits: 3 or Credits: 3
- BIOL 0237 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
- BIOL 0239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
Additional Requirements (all Movement Science/Athletic Training majors):
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Membership in a professional organization
- Earn a minimum of 15 Professional Development Points
- Two (2) Faculty Recommendations
- Two (2) examples of best work
Additional Requirements (specific to Physical Education concentration):
- Students must show proof of registration and/ore scores for the Communication (Reading) and Literacy (Writing) portion of the MTEL tests
- Students must keep a monthly fitness log using a logging system approved by the Coordinator of the Physical Education program
- Keep a record of competencies met for NASPE standards
Students progress toward meeting Advanced Standing in Teacher Education is monitored at the end of the sophomore year (57 credits). All students must meet the requirements for Advanced Standing to achieve teacher candidacy. Please see section on Licensure for Teaching under Academic Policies.
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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