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2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
College: Health and Human Performance
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Specializations: Athletic Training, Fitness/Wellness Specialist, Exercise Physiology
Hour for the Degree: 120
Minor: No
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/undergrad/

The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in athletic training, fitness/wellness and exercise physiology.

Athletic Training
Fitness/Wellness Specialist
Exercise Physiology

Specialization: Athletic Training

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 courses;
  • Minimum of 3.0 overall GPA and a grade of B or better in the following prerequisite courses: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, and 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 must meet the technical standards for admission and graduation established by the Commission on Accrediting Athletic Training Educational Programs (CAATE). 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 course 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.

The athletic training specialization is a limited-access program accredited by CAATE. It offers students the opportunity to sit for the BOC (Board of Certification) examination. Most authorities consider certification by the BOC 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 emphasizes development of cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through experiences in the classroom, research laboratory, clinical rotations and internships.

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), APK 2100C, APK 2105C, APK 2300C

Semester 2:

  • 2.6 UF GPA
  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a 2.6 GPA on tracking course work

Semester 3:

  • 2.8 UF GPA required
  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on tracking course work

Semester 4:

  • 3.0 UF GPA required
  • Complete all 6 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on all tracking course work

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S)3
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or
MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3)
3-4
Humanities (GE-H)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) (BSC 2007 recommended)3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication
3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (3) or
MAC 1114 Trigonometry (2) (if MAC 1140 was taken in semester 1) (GE-M)
2-3
HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health (GE-S)3
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (GE-B)3
Elective 3-4
Total 15-16
Semester 3Credits
APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B)4
APK 2300C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology3
HSC 1040 CPR, AED and Basic First Aid2
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B)4
APK 3405 Exercise Psychology3
APK 2305L Clinical Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries1
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S)3
Elective4
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
APK 4305C Athletic Injury Assessment: Upper Extremity4
APK 4320C Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training4
APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training3
APK 4330 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 14
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
APK 4310C Athletic Injury Assessment: Lower Extremity4
APK 4325C Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training 4
APK 3400 Introduction to Sport Psychology3
APK 4335 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 24
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
APK 4300C Emergency Management of Athletic Trauma4
APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription3
APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement3
APK 4340 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 34
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
APK 3115 Principles of Strength and Conditioning3
APK 3300 Athletic Training Administration3
APK 4232 Measurement and Evaluation3
APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise3
APK 4345 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 44
Total 16

Specialization: Fitness/Wellness Specialist

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), APK 2100C, APK 2105C

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 appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S)3
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or
MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3)
3-4
Humanities (GE-H)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) (chemistry or biology recommended)3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication
3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (3) or
MAC 1114 Trigonometry (2) (GE-M) (if MAC 1140 was taken in semester 1)
2-3
Elective (HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health recommended)3
Elective (HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology recommended)3
Elective3
Total 14-15
Semester 3Credits
APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B)4
Humanities (GE-H)3
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics3
Electives3
Fitness/conditioning course (select from conditioning list)2
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B)4
APK 2300C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3
Elective (ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting recommended)3
Fitness/conditioning course (select from conditioning list)2
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
APK 3200 Motor Learning3
APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training3
MAN 3025 Principles of Management4
PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations3
APK 3405 Exercise Psychology3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
PET 3771 Personal Fitness Teaching Methods3
APK 4232 Measurement and Evaluation3
APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription3
MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing4
Approved APK courses excluding practicum (see list)3
Total 16
Semester 7Credits
APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement3
APK 3115 Principles of Strength and Conditioning3
Approved APK courses excluding practicum (see list)10
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
APK 4940C Internship12
Total 12

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 APK Courses

APK 4110 Advanced Exercise Physiology
APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise
APK 4120 Clinical Exercise Physiology
DIE 3310 Community Nutrition
HUN 3403 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
MAR 3503 Consumer Behavior
MAN 4301 Human Resource Management

Specialization: Exercise Physiology

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. A maximum of two Cs can be earned in tracking courses. All other tracking grades must be B or better.

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, APK 2100C, APK 2105C, APK 3110C, excluding labs

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work

Semester 4:

  • Complete 9 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work

Semester 5:

  • Complete APK 3110C

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
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, WR)3
Total 14
Semester 2Credits
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (4) or
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (3) (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 recommended)3
Humanities (GE-H) (3000-/4000-level)3
Total 13-14
Semester 3Credits
APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B)4
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
APK 2300C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
Humanities (GE-H) (3000-/4000-level)3
Elective2
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B)4
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication (recommended for 3000-/4000-level)
3
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) (3000-/4000-level)3
Exercise physiology approved electives (see adviser for list)3
Total 17
Semester 5Credits
APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training3
APK 3200 Motor Learning3
APK 3405 Exercise Psychology3
Exercise Physiology approved elective (see adviser for list)3
PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1)5
Total 17
Semester 6Credits
APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription3
Exercise physiology approved elective (see adviser for list)6
APK 4120 Clinical Exercise Physiology3
PHY 2054 Physics 24
PHY 2054L Physics 2 Laboratory1
Total 17
Semester 7Credits
APK 4110 Advanced Exercise Physiology3
APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement3
APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise3
Exercise physiology approved elective (see adviser for list)5
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
APK 4940C Internship12
Total 12