2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in athletic training, fitness/wellness and exercise physiology.
The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. Students specializing in athletic training are reviewed each semester against critical-tracking criteria established by the department and the athletic training faculty.
Students should formally apply for admission to the athletic training program via the department in the spring semester before becoming a junior. Students applying to the athletic training program must fulfill the following criteria:
Students also meet the technical standards established by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training (JRC-AT) in conjunction with the CAAHEP. In keeping with the SUS articulation agreement, all students are reviewed in the junior year for continuation in the athletic training program.
Transfer students who have met the tracking criteria and minimum criteria for admission must complete at least one full semester of the Clinical Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries at the University of Florida before their application will be considered. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
Athletic Training
Fitness/Wellness Specialist
Exercise Physiology
The athletic training specialization is a limited-access program accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). It offers students the opportunity to sit for the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification) examination. Most authorities consider certification by the NATABOC to be the standard of qualification for the practice of athletic training. This specialization provides an excellent foundation from which a student can pursue entry-level employment or graduate study in athletic training or other allied health fields.
The program places emphasis on the development of cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through experiences in the classroom, research laboratory, clinical rotations and internship experiences.
** Due to the rigorous nature of the athletic training program, athletic training students normally pursue a five semester junior/senior-year sequence by taking 12-14 credit hours per semester and making up the remaining credit hours during a summer semester.
* Requires department practicum contract
The fitness/wellness specialization emphasizes the practical aspects of fitness and wellness. Students become exercise technicians and specialists in hospitals and corporate, private or state agencies. Students must complete a one-semester internship in one of these settings. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
* Requires department practicum contract
Fitness/Wellness Conditioning Courses:
Approved PET Courses:
The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions or for graduate study in exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional course work in the biological aspects of exercise. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
* Requires department practicum contract
| Applied Physiology and Kinesiology |
| College: Health and Human Performance |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science |
| Specializations: Athletic Training; Fitness/Wellness Specialist; Exercise Physiology |
| Hour for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: hermes.hhp.ufl.edu/apk |
The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in athletic training, fitness/wellness and exercise physiology.
The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. Students specializing in athletic training are reviewed each semester against critical-tracking criteria established by the department and the athletic training faculty.
Students should formally apply for admission to the athletic training program via the department in the spring semester before becoming a junior. Students applying to the athletic training program must fulfill the following criteria:
- 60 hours to include General Education, universal tracking, international diversity and writing and math requirement;
- Minimum of 3.0 overall GPA and grade of B or better in the following prerequisite courses: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Clinical Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries;
- 100 documented hours of athletic training observational experience;
- CPR certification;
- Verification of Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver; and
- Interview with members of the Athletic Training Selection Committee.
Students also meet the technical standards established by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training (JRC-AT) in conjunction with the CAAHEP. In keeping with the SUS articulation agreement, all students are reviewed in the junior year for continuation in the athletic training program.
Transfer students who have met the tracking criteria and minimum criteria for admission must complete at least one full semester of the Clinical Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries at the University of Florida before their application will be considered. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
Athletic Training
Fitness/Wellness Specialist
Exercise Physiology
The athletic training specialization is a limited-access program accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). It offers students the opportunity to sit for the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification) examination. Most authorities consider certification by the NATABOC to be the standard of qualification for the practice of athletic training. This specialization provides an excellent foundation from which a student can pursue entry-level employment or graduate study in athletic training or other allied health fields.
The program places emphasis on the development of cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through experiences in the classroom, research laboratory, clinical rotations and internship experiences.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required
- Complete 1 of 6 critical-tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking course work PSY 2012, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, MAC 1147 or MAC 1140 and (STA 2023 or MAC 1114), PET 2320C, PET 2350C, PET 2622C
Semester 2:
- 2.6 UF GPA
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a 2.5 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 3:
- 2.8 UF GPA required
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 4:
- 3.0 UF GPA required
- Complete all 6 critical-tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on all tracking course work
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M) or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra and STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3) and MAC 1114 Trigonometry (2) * | 4-5 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Physical/biological science (GE–P or B) (BSC 2007 recommended) | 3 |
| English Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1, recommended (GE–M) | 3 |
| HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health (GE–S) | 3 |
| HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (GE–B) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE–B) | 4 |
| PET 3211 Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| Elective (PHY 2020 or higher recommended) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE–B) | 4 |
| PET 2622C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PET 2623L Clinical Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 1 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 13 |
** Due to the rigorous nature of the athletic training program, athletic training students normally pursue a five semester junior/senior-year sequence by taking 12-14 credit hours per semester and making up the remaining credit hours during a summer semester.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PET 4623C Athletic Injury Assessment: Upper Extremity | 4 |
| PET 4632C Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training | 4 |
| HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PET 3351C Physiology of Exercise and Training | 3 |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences * | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| PET 4634C Athletic Injury Assessment: Lower Extremity | 4 |
| PET 4633C Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training | 4 |
| PET 3214 Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences * | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| PET 4381 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| PET 4624C Emergency Management of Athletic Trauma | 4 |
| PET 4781C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| PET 3340C Biomechanical Basis of Movement | 3 |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences * | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| PET 4353 Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PET 3660 Athletic Training Administration | 3 |
| PET 4510 Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences * | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Semester 9 | Credits |
| PET 4941C Internship (and completed 800 hours of documented athletic training experience) | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
* Requires department practicum contract
The fitness/wellness specialization emphasizes the practical aspects of fitness and wellness. Students become exercise technicians and specialists in hospitals and corporate, private or state agencies. Students must complete a one-semester internship in one of these settings. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking course work PSY 2012, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, MAC 1147 or (MAC 1140 and STA 2023 or MAC 1114), PET 2320C, PET 2350C
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a 2.6 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a 2.7 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on tracking course work
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M) or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra and STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3) and MAC 1114 Trigonometry (2) * | 4 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| Physical/Biological Science (GE–P or B) (chemistry or biology recommended) | 3 |
| English Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1, recommended (GE–M) | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science (GE–S) (HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health recommended) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Elective (HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology recommended) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE–B) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Electives (ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting recommended) | 3-4 |
| Fitness/conditioning course (select from conditioning list) | 2 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE–B) | 4 |
| PET 2622C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Electives | 2 |
| Fitness/conditioning course (select from conditioning list) | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PET 3050 Motor Learning | 3 |
| PET 3351C Physiology of Exercise and Training | 3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| PET 3211 Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| PET 3771 Personal Fitness Teaching Methods | 3 |
| PET 4510 Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| PET 4781C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences * | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| PET 3340 Biomechanical Basis of Movement | 3 |
| Approved PET courses excluding practicum (see list) | 12 |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences * | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| PET 4941C Internship | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
* Requires department practicum contract
Fitness/Wellness Conditioning Courses:
| PEM 1101 Conditioning |
| PEM 1131 Weight Training 1 |
| PEM 1146 Jogging |
| PEM 1171 Aerobic Group Exercise |
| PEM 2132 Advanced Weight Training |
| PEM 2172 Aerobic Dance 2 |
| PEN 1171 Aquacises |
| PEN 2172 Advanced Swimming |
| PEQ 3126 Instructor of Adapted Aquatics |
Approved PET Courses:
| PET 3060 Motor Development |
| PET 3211 Exercise Psychology |
| PET 3203 Foundations and Principles of Coaching |
| PET 4353 Advanced Exercise Physiology |
| PET 4381 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise |
| PET 4520 Clinical Exercise Physiology |
| PET 3391 Principles of Strength and Conditioning |
| PET 4414C Administration of Exercise and Sport Sciences |
| PET 3640C Exercise Therapy and Adapted Physical Education |
| PET 3121 History of Sport and Exercise Sciences |
| PET 4491 Legal Issues in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions or for graduate study in exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional course work in the biological aspects of exercise. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 2 of 9 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work PSY 2012, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, MAC 2311 or MAC 2233, PET 2320C, PET 2350C, PET 3351C – excluding labs
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work – excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work – excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete all 9 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on all tracking course work – including all associated labs
Semester 5:
- Complete PET 3351C
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M) | 4 |
| CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1 (GE–P) | 3 |
| CHM 2045L General Chemistry Laboratory 1 (GE–P) | 1 |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 or MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE–M) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2046 General Chemistry 2 (GE–P) | 3 |
| CHM 2046L General Chemistry Laboratory 2 (GE–P) | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) (HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health encouraged) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H or H,I) (3000/4000 level) | 3 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE–B) | 4 |
| BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (GE–B) | 3 |
| BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (GE–B) | 1 |
| PET 2622C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H or H, I) (3000/4000 level) | 3 |
| Elective | 0-2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE–B) | 4 |
| BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (GE–B) | 3 |
| BSC 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (GE–B) | 1 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication (recommended for 3000/4000 level) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H or I) (3000/4000 level) | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology approved electives (3000/4000 level, see adviser for list) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PET 3351C Physiology of Exercise and Training | 3 |
| PET 3050 Motor Learning | 3 |
| PET 3211 Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology approved elective (3000/4000 level, see adviser for list) | 3 |
| PHY 2053 Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2053L Physics 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| PET 4781C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology approved elective (3000/4000 level; see adviser for list) | 6 |
| PET 4520 Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PHY 2054 Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2054L Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences * | 2 |
| PET 4353 Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PET 3340C Biomechanical Basis of Movement | 3 |
| PET 4381 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology approved elective (3000/4000 level; see adviser for list) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| PET 4941C Internship | 12 |
* Requires department practicum contract