2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health, Physical Education and Recreation


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Athletic Coaching Certification

Bernadette Olson, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 268
605-688-5022
e-mail: bernie.olson@sdstate.edu

Some states, including South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, have specific requirements for athletic coaching certification in public schools. Students interested in seeking certification for coaching should consult with the Coaching Certification Coordinator in the Department of HPER to verify the specific requirements for each state. SDSU does require an American Sports Education Program Workshop for those interested in obtaining coaching certification.

Athletic Training (AT)

Jim Booher, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 265
605-688-5824
e-mail: jim.booher@sdstate.edu

Faculty

Professor Booher, Coordinator; Assistant Professor Olson; Instructors Heinze, Roiger, Zwart; Adjunct Professors Ramsay, Looby, Warren.

Athletic Training Major

The Athletic Training major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The professional portion of the Athletic Training curriculum takes two years to complete and implements competencies and proficiencies as defined by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. As a competency based program, instruction occurs through didactic (classroom), clinical education and field experience components. Upon successful completion of the Athletic Training curriculum, a student is eligible to write the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (BOC) national certifying examination to become an Athletic Trainer.

South Dakota State University offers three options for students to complete the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP).

Regular Option

The Regular Option is designed for students attending SDSU. Students interested in athletic training should complete coursework to meet system and institutional general education requirements, as well as AT 164 Introduction to Athletic Training. They will be assigned an adviser within the ATEP. Application for admission into the athletic training major can begin during or after a student’s sophomore year (approximately 32 credit hours). During the application year students must have completed BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and enroll in PE 354 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. Transfer students must complete the same or equivalent requirements.

Qualified Transfer Student

A Qualified Transfer Student (QTS) is an individual who is not currently attending SDSU, but would like to complete the professional portion of the Athletic Training major at SDSU and has the opportunity to work with a Certified Athletic Trainer at his/her current institution. The QTS will complete an application process for the athletic training major that is comparable to the application process for students currently enrolled at SDSU. The ability to complete a parallel application process  would enable the QTS to qualify for an interview and acceptance directly into the fall semester of the professional program. The QTS is a student who has a strong interest in athletic training as his/her chosen profession, can complete the prerequisite coursework for the athletic training education major, and has access to a certified athletic trainer at his/her current institution to assist his/her with observation hours and taping competency completion. These students preferably have some experience as an “athletic training student” at their current institution.

Admission into the Athletic Training Major

During the application year, students will complete the following requirements: attendance at monthly meetings, observations of the ATEP at SDSU, outside observations, proficiencies in taping skills, letter of interest, health assessment, three letters of recommendation, formal application, and a two part interview that includes a personal interview and a demonstration of skill in taping. The number of students accepted into the clinical experience each year is based on the availability of clinical experience opportunities and certified staff. Each year, there are more students applying than can be accepted, so the process may be competitive. Therefore, completion of basic requirements does not guarantee entrance into the ATEP. The minimum selection criteria are as follows: student should display an interest and desire to become an athletic trainer; successful completion (C or better) of AT 164 Introduction to Athletic Training, BIOL 221 Anatomy, and PE 354 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries; completed application process which culminates with a letter of interest; three letters of reference; personal interview; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better; completed Health Assessment; and the verification and demonstration of technical standards.

For the qualified transfer student, application for admission into the ATEP may also begin during or after a student’s sophomore year (approximately 32 credit hours). Students choosing the QTS option are strongly encouraged to complete an on-site visit with an adviser in the ATEP early in the fall to begin the application process and establish open communication. The QTS should also identify a sponsor who is a certified athletic trainer (ATC). The function of the sponsor is to assist a student in completing his or her observations as well as achieving proficiency in taping skills. The ATC sponsor will also be asked to write a letter of recommendation for the student into the SDSU ATEP. The basic selection criteria are similar to the regular option: acceptance into SDSU; interest and desire of student to become an athletic trainer; sophomore status (more than 32 credits); successful completion (C or better) of courses comparable to AT 164 Introduction to Athletic Training, BIOL 221 Anatomy, and PE 354 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries; competed application process, which culminates with a letter of interest; three letters of reference and personal interview; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better; completed Health Assessment; and verification of technical standards.

Technical standards set the guidelines for the application process and progress in the major by describing the essential skills considered necessary for admitted students to possess in order to complete the responsibilities associated with being an athletic training student and subsequently, a practicing certified athletic trainer. They are requirements set by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Technical standards are assessed at the time of application as well as during progress and at completion of the program. Skills are described in five areas: cognitive ability and skills, psychomotor skills, affective behaviors, interpersonal skills, and knowledge or/interest in the profession of Athletic Training. The technical standards also describe policy statements regarding accommodations, standards for English as a second language, and eligibility requirements for the BOC national certifying examination.

A complete description of the application processes and the technical standards can be found on the SDSU website,
http://www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/CollegeOfArtsAndSciences/HealthPhysicalEducationandRecreation/Majors/AthleticTraining/Index.cfm,
or by contacting the program chair.

Dance (DANC)

Melissa Hauschild-Mork, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center
605-688-5023
e-mail: melissa.mork@sdstate.edu

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers a minor in Dance. Students interested in pursuing the dance minor are required to take 12 credits of required coursework and choose 6 credits from a selected list of courses.

Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

Fred Oien, Head
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 251
605-688-5625

Faculty

Professor Oien, Head; Professors Booher, Hacker; Professors Emeriti Forsyth, Huether; Associate Professor Vukovich; Assistant Professors Creer, Fokken, Olson; Instructors Hauschild-Mork, Heinze, Kirby, Roiger.

Programs

Four undergraduate majors are offered within the Department. These include Athletic Training, Health Promotion, HPER, and Park and Recreation Management. Four undergraduate minors are offered including Dance, Health Education, Physical Education, and Recreation Administration. Additional programs include Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy.

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers courses leading to a Master of Science in HPER. See Graduate School Catalog for details.

Athletic Training Major
The athletic training major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). It is designed to prepare students to become athletic trainers and take the national certifying examination.

Courses required for completion of this major are listed in the Requirements section of this catalog. In addition to these courses, students must complete clinical experiences under the supervision of clinical instructors.

Application for admittance into the athletic training major can begin during a students sophomore year. Additional minimum requirements for admission include successful completion (“C” or better) of AT 164, BIOL 221 and PE 354, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. The number of students accepted into the program each year is based upon the availability of clinical opportunities. Students are encouraged to supplement their education with an additional area of study to become more marketable.

Heath Education (HLTH) Minor
Patty Hacker, PETE Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 269
605-688-5218
e-mail: Patty.Hacker@sdstate.edu

A Health Education minor is an interdisciplinary minor offered to any student at South Dakota State University; it may be of particular interest to those pursuing a teaching degree. The minor can be obtained by completing a required core and set of elective courses offered across several disciplines. One purpose of the Health Education minor is to enable those with a teaching degree to teach health education in schools in South Dakota; it also prepares students to pursue a major in health education in other states. All students interested in obtaining this minor must obtain written approval from the PETE Coordinator. A minimum final grade of “C” is required in each course taken in the minor.

Physical Education (PE) Minor
Patty Hacker, PETE Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 269
605-688-5218
e-mail: Patty.Hacker@sdstate.edu

The Physical Education minor is offered to any student at South Dakota State University interested in the area of study of human movement. The coursework provides students with experiences that will raise the level of knowledge and understanding about how people move and learn sport skills, as well as provide a foundation for developing or enhancing movement skill in their own lives and those of others. This minor would be of interest to those pursuing teaching degrees in other content areas, or individuals pursuing a Park and Recreation Management major. All students interested in obtaining this minor must obtain written approval from the PETE Coordinator. A minimum final grade of “C” is required for all courses taken in the minor.

Health Promotion Major
See description under Health Promotion.

Park and Recreation Management (PRM)
Park and Recreation professionals are needed to meet recreation demands resulting from expanding populations, increased leisure time, greater mobility and changing social attitudes. The curriculum in Park and Recreation Management is designed to prepare students for professional positions in parks and outdoor recreation, and recreation programming and administration. A minor in Recreation Administration is also offered. Two areas of specialization are available:

  1. Students interested in parks and outdoor recreation, and employment with federal, state, county and municipal parks and recreation agencies and with private recreation and tourism enterprises, can tailor their program of study using the Park Management Specialization curriculum, offered through the Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks department.
  2. Students interested in recreation programming and administration, and employment with municipal recreation agencies, YMCA/YWCAs, business, and therapeutic recreation in clinical as well as community settings, should follow the Recreation Administration Specialization curriculum, offered through the Health, Physical Education and Recreation department.

WEL 100 – Skills for Healthy Living
This course introduces the importance and holistic nature of the six dimensions of personal wellness and fitness. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions which will lead to the development of a healthy lifestyle. Various issues related to the dimensions of wellness will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to assess their current health status and identify potential risk factors. The laboratory experience applies wellness concepts taught in WEL 100 lecture. Students will gain a level of understanding about one’s personal fitness level as well as learn a variety of skills to enhance personal wellness.

PE 100 – Activity Courses
Up to two credits of activity courses may be taken as electives in students’ plans of study. The courses are designed to complement the WEL 100 course, promoting the development of lifelong wellness through physical activity. Through participation in these activities students may work on further developing their skills in social responsibility, as well as enhancing their ability to embrace change in positive ways.

Course Cross Referencing
The Department cross references some courses with other consenting departments within the University. Students may use the prefix they desire.

Health, Physical Education and Recreation Major

Patty Hacker, PETE Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 269
605-688-5218
email: patty.hacker@sdstate.edu

The HPER major provides interested students with opportunities to study human movement, health, recreation and related areas. It is a generalist degree, including 36 credit hours of coursework in the areas of dance, health, physical education and recreation. All HPER majors are encouraged to pursue a minor field of study as well as additional hours in an area of interest to meet the 128 hours required for graduation. If interested, HPER majors may also pursue a specialization in physical education teacher education. Aminimum grade of “C” is required in each course in the major.

Requirements for HPER major – Teaching Specialization
Application for admission into the Physical Education Teacher Education Specialization is required, and can begin during the spring semester of the freshman year, providing PE 180, ENGL 101 and SPCM 101 have been completed (with a minimum grade of “C”) or are in progress during the time of application. Additional admission requirements are available from the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Coordinator. All HPER teaching specialization students are strongly encouraged to obtain a health education minor (21-23 hours). Information on courses that fulfill the health education minor is in this catalog. A minimum final grade of “C” is required in each course in the major and specialization area. All teacher education students are required to take the PRAXIS II Physical Education content test, as well as the PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching test, and be admitted to the College of Education and Counseling Teacher Education program. If pursuing the Health Education minor, the Praxis II Health Education test must be taken by graduation.

Health Promotion

Andrew Creer, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 119
605-688-4034
e-mail: andrew.creer@sdstate.edu

Faculty

Assistant Professor Creer, Coordinator; Associate Professor Vukovich; Instructor Kirby.

Program

The Health Promotion (HP) graduate possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance awareness, change behavior, and create environments that support good health practices, including, but not limited to exercise and physical activity. The HP professional assists people to develop self-responsibility for their own health and wellness, and implement health assessments and wellness programs that promote a healthy lifestyle. Health Promotion professionals work and study in commercial, clinical, and workplace settings to increase health, fitness, and quality of life of the general population. In the area of exercise, HP professionals are able to apply knowledge of acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations to exercise, which promotes better health or may enhance the performance of athletes.

Admission requirements include: sophomore standing with a 2.75 GPA or higher, completion of PE 180 and WEL 100 and a “C” or better in the following courses: WEL 100, HDFS 210, BIOL 221 and CHEM 108. Students are required to choose classes from a career orientation emphasis area to complete coursework for the major.

The Health Promotion program at South Dakota State University is endorsed and recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine for meeting the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of an ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor.

Allied Health Specialization
This is designed for individuals interested in matriculating into the baccalaureate degree and receiving transfer credit for their technical training. This degree will prepare graduates for a broad range of opportunities in Health Promotion while continuing their commitment to an allied health profession. This option is appropriate for graduates in allied health programs such as radiological, cardiovascular, or nuclear medicine technology.

Admissions Requirements: Completion of a one or two year regionally or nationally accredited/certified program in an allied health area. A 2.75 or higher GPA, and a “C” or better in all courses taken within the core requirements.

(Pre-) Occupational Therapy

Jim Booher, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 265
605-688-5824
e-mail: jim.booher@sdstate.edu

Area of Study

The pre-occupational therapy program is a pre-professional curriculum whereby all the necessary prerequisites can be completed in preparation for applying to a school of occupational therapy. The Department provides advising to assist each student. A strong undergraduate academic record is important.

Schools of occupational therapy offer a master’s degree or doctoral degree. Students must complete a bachelor’s degree and certain number of required courses before applying to a professional occupational therapy program.

(Pre-) Physical Therapy

Jim Booher, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 265
605-688-5824
e-mail: jim.booher@sdstate.edu

Area of Study

The pre-physical therapy program is a pre-professional curriculum whereby all the necessary prerequisites can be completed in preparation for applying to a school of physical therapy. The Department provides advising to assist each student in developing a plan best suited to his/her needs. Acceptance by physical therapy schools is on a competitive basis, therefore, a strong undergraduate academic record is essential.

Schools of physical therapy now offer doctoratal degree programs. Students must earn a bachelor’s degree, have a basic science background and complete a certain number of required courses before applying to a professional physical therapy program.

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