Majors - 120 hours

Minor

Specialization Options

Exercise Physiology

No

Athletic Training

   

Exercise Physiology

   

Fitness/Wellness

   

Physical Education (6 - 12 Teaching)

   

Sport Management

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Health Science Education

Yes

Community Health

   

Health Promotion

   

Health Studies

   

School Health (K-12 Teaching)

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Recreation, Parks and Tourism

No

Commercial Recreation and Hospitality Mgmt.

   

Leisure Services Management

   

Natural Resource Management

   

Recreation Program Delivery

   

Therapeutic Recreation

   

Travel & Tourism Planning

College of Health and Human Performance

www.hhp.ufl.edu

        The College of Health and Human Performance is ready for the millennium. Since our inception in 1947, we have grown in size and scope. Our focus has changed dramatically during this first 50 years. We have evolved from a college that housed everything from teacher preparation to intercollegiate athletics to the Infirmary (today’s Student Health Care Center). Although teacher education is still an important professional preparation area in the college, the highly specialized world in which we live has created an increased need for greater specialization within departments.

        The Department of s is concerned with the quality of life and the many aspects of human movement. Significant research contributions, education and service are related to the study of physiological and psychological responsiveness to vigorous and relevant physical activities.

        In addition, movement skill capabilities and ways to improve skills and maintain health are determined for the typical person, the person who is disabled and the high-level athlete. The efficient management and administration of sport and exercise programs are also of interest. Sites for research, student experience and employment include educational institutions, health and fitness centers, businesses and industries, and amateur and professional sports organizations.

        The department has recently been acknowledged as one of the top five programs in the country. Students receive a strong scientific foundation and extensive experience to prepare them in the specialization, which includes athletic training, sport management, exercise physiology, fitness/wellness and secondary physical education.

        The Department of Health Science Education prepares students to enter the field of health education. Health educators view optimal health as a multifaceted health status impacted by personal behaviors. The health educator provides the necessary knowledge and skills to enable individuals to make informed decisions concerning lifestyle and personal health behavior by emphasizing accurate information, periodic assessments and self responsibility.

        In 1992, the Association for the Advancement of Health Education named the department as one of 30 (out of 300) programs nationally to qualify under the rigorous standards for AAHE/ NCATE accreditation. Students can complete a specialization in community health education, health promotion, health studies and school health (K-12).

        The Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism prepares students for employment in the delivery of leisure services in recreational settings, in state and national parks and in the tourism industry. Research and training in the department focuses on understanding the role and impact of leisure services on individuals, society and the environment. The promotion and growth of leisure services and tourism are major factors influencing the quality of life and economic development in Florida.

        The department has over 500 students and is consistently ranked in the top ten in the United States. It is one of four in the nation to be accredited in all option areas by the National Recreation and Parks Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation’s Council on Accreditation. The department currently offers six option areas: commercial recreation and hospitality management, leisure service management, natural resource recreation management, recreation program delivery, therapeutic recreation and travel and tourism.

        There is an ecotourism emphasis under the natural resource management option and an aging emphasis and a correctional emphasis under the therapeutic recreation option. In addition, students may choose to specialize in conference and meeting planning or special events management.

Undergraduate Degrees

        Courses of study lead to three undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Education and Bachelor of Science in Recreation.

        To graduate, students must complete curricula requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, (2.5 for those in teacher education programs); a total of 120 semester hours, 60 of which must be at or above the 3000 level; and all course requirements for the major.

Prerequisite Course Work

        The state of Florida has determined that the prerequisite course work required for a major in the state university system (SUS) will be the same for all SUS schools offering the major. In most cases, meeting the prerequisites for admission will be sufficient to meet any course prerequisites. This may not always be the case, however. Students who follow the sequence of courses identified in the universal tracking plan for their major will satisfy all course prerequisites within the major, provided they achieve the minimum grades required.

Combined Degree Programs

        All departments in the college offer combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Students interested in learning more about these programs should contact the Office of Student Affairs in 200 Florida Gym.

Degree Requirements

Academic Advising

        Academic advising within the College of Health and Human Performance is provided by college and department advisers. Each major has an academic adviser. Students interested in majoring in one of the academic programs in the college should first come to the college’s Office of Student Affairs in 200 Florida Gym.

        It is college policy that each student discusses his/her academic plans with an academic adviser before each registration, and at any time regarding academic and/or career counseling matters.

Successful Progress Toward a Degree

        The college has identified specific performance standards to help students progress toward completion of degree requirements. Successfully meeting these standards will enable the student to continue in a selected major and to graduate in a timely manner.

        In those cases where the grade point average or grade in a pre-professional requirement is higher for the major or specialization than for the college, the major/specialization requirement takes precedence. Students who do not meet performance standards will have to meet with an academic adviser to determine an appropriate course of action.

        Failure to meet the performance standards will result in a registration hold. Students seeking teacher education are reminded of the SAT/ACT requirements.

Freshmen and Sophomores

        Freshmen and sophomores (1HH and 2HH) in any major in the college will be advised by college academic advisers in FLG 200. These students will maintain their HH classification as long as they continue to meet or exceed the performance standards for the major. Students who fall below minimum performance standards will have a registration hold placed on their record. They must meet with an adviser to determine a plan of action before the hold will be removed.

To Be on Track in this College

        2.5 minimum grade point average for ESS and 2.0 for HED and RPT
        Completed 50% of pre-professional courses (major and/or specialization) with a grade of C or better on the first attempt.

        2.8 minimum grade point average for ESS and 2.0 for HED and RPT
        Completed CLAST
        Completed 50% of Gordon Rule
        Completed 100% of pre-professional courses with grades of C or better on the first attempt
        Submitted an applicant profile confirming major/specialization and outlining career goals to the Office of Student Affairs in FLG 200 or mailed
        to Box 118200, Gainesville, 32611-8200.  Applicant profile sheets may be picked up from the major department.

        Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
        Receive a minimum grade of B on the first attempt in PET 2320C and PET 2350C.

        Receive a minimum grade of B on the first attempt in PET 2622C;
        Before beginning the core courses, the student must be:
            CPR certified
            Able to document 100 hours of athletic training observational experience
            Provide verification of Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver
            Able to interview with members of the Athletic Training Selection Committee.

        Have an overall B average in the following:
            MAC 2311 (or MAC 2233)
            CHM 2045 (or CHM 2041 and CHM 2041) and 2045L, CHM 2046 and 2046L,
            BSC 2010 and 2010L, BSC 2011 and 2011L,
            PHY 2053 and 2053L (or PHY 2004 and 2004L), and PHY 2054 and 2054L (or  PHY 2005 and 2005L).
 

Juniors and Seniors

        After reaching 60 hours, students who meet or exceed the 60-hour performance standards specified by the college and major will retain their classification within the college. Juniors and seniors (3HH and 4HH) will be monitored for progress toward a degree. All majors are expected to maintain a 2.0 minimum overall grade point average and 2.0 GPA within the major.

        Teacher education program majors and physical education and school health majors must maintain a 2.5 GPA to continue in their specializations. Students now receive academic advising from their department advisers. All students must adhere to the policies of the college and the department to retain the HH classification.
 

Transfer Students

        To be eligible for admission to the college, a transfer student must satisfy the minimum requirements for the major. All applicants must have completed two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the postsecondary level, or document an equivalent level of proficiency. Additionally, transfer students should have submitted an applicant profile.

Teacher Education Programs

        A 2.5 overall GPA and a minimum of 960 SAT or 20 ACT are required for admission to the teacher education program. Persons who took the SAT prior to April 1995 are required to have an 840 minimum SAT.

        Students must take and pass all sections of the CLAST exam, regardless of meeting the requirement by alternative method.

        Students majoring in exercise and sport sciences or health science education in teacher education programs are required to take courses in the College of Education, as identified in the teacher education emphasis areas in Exercise and Sport Sciences and in Health Science Education.

        Certification to teach in the schools of Florida is granted by the state Department of Education. Regulations are described in a bulletin issued by the state Department of Education. Information is available in the academic advising offices.
 

Postbaccalaureate Students

        A student who has received a bachelor’s degree may be admitted as a postbaccalaureate student (6HH). Students seeking postbaccalaureate status must meet the admission requirements for the intended program. Students may enroll as 6HH to:


Graduate Programs

        The college offers master’s degrees in all departments. A Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance with specializations in exercise physiology, health behavior, motor learning, therapeutic recreation and natural resource recreation is also offered. For more information, refer to the Graduate Catalog or contact the Office of Student Affairs in Florida Gym.
 

General Academic Regulations

University Regulations

        The Academic Regulations and Academic Advising sections of this catalog contain information of essential importance to all students. It is in the student’s best interest to review this information as well as the information in this section.
 

Student Responsibility

        Each student is responsible for registering for and completing the proper courses and for fulfilling all requirements for a degree. The student’s adviser will assist and counsel, but the student must take the initiative and assume responsibility for meeting all requirements.

        The student’s program of study is subject to the approval of an adviser and the department chair of the student’s major. Students with skill or content deficiencies may be required to take courses to remediate the deficiencies.

        Courses may be dropped or changed without penalty only with adviser approval.

        Seniors must file an application for degree in the Office of the University Registrar no later than the deadline published in the university calendar (refer to Table of Contents).

Computer Requirement

        All students are expected to have access to and on-going use of a computer. Competency in the use of a computer is a graduation requirement. Students are expected to lease or purchase (and upgrade when necessary) a computer capable of dial-up or network connection to the Internet, graphical access to the World Wide Web and word processing and spreadsheet functions.

        The following configurations appropriate to a PC or Macintosh platform are suggested:

OR


        Refer to the university’s home page at http://www.ufl.edu or to the CIRCA web page at http://www.circa.ufl.edu/computers for general computer information as well as a link to the college’s web page for specific requirements for each program.
 

Summer Attendance

        Students with fewer than 60 hours at the time of first enrollment in the state university system must earn at least nine hours prior to graduation by attending one or more summer sessions. Students who need to request an exception or further clarification should contact the college’s Office of Student Affairs.

Transfer or Correspondence Credit

        Transfer and/or correspondence course credit may be allowed even if taken after the student has been admitted to the major. Students are discouraged from taking such courses after 60 hours unless they have secured prior approval from their department.

        In general, these courses are recorded on the transcript and can be used to meet curriculum requirements if approved by the department. At least 60 credit hours at the 3000 level or higher are required in all majors.

S-U Option

        Undergraduate students may take elective course work under the S-U option. S-U grades do not carry grade point values and are not computed in the UF grade point average, although they are included on the transcript. Additional regulations may be at the discretion of the major department.

College Probation

        Majors in the college will be placed on college probation for two reasons:

        A student in either situation may be placed on college probation, a hold will be placed on the record and continued registration will be denied. Students must meet with their academic adviser to determine a plan of action to ensure successful completion of a degree before the hold will be removed.

Drop Policy

        During drop/add, courses can be dropped without penalty. After drop/add, courses may be dropped only through the college’s petition process in accordance with university deadlines.

        Before completing 60 hours’ course work, students are allowed two unrestricted drops after the close of drop/add. After 60 hours, the student also is allowed two unrestricted drops after the close of drop/add. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

        Students seeking to drop all classes do not have to petition the college; dropping all classes is a withdrawal and is processed through the Office for Student Services in 202 Peabody Hall.

Withdrawal Policy

        If a student in the college withdraws from the university a second time, that student will be placed on college probation. Probation terms will be determined by the adviser working with the student.

Internship/Student Teaching

        During the semester of expected graduation, all students must complete the internship or student teaching requirement. Credit hours for this requirement are included in the 120 credit hour total required for graduation. Students cannot participate in the graduation ceremony unless they have completed the internship/student teaching experience.
 

Liability Insurance

        All students must provide proof of liability insurance before they begin their internship or student teaching experience.
 

First Aid and CPR

        All students are required to have current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR (or equivalent) certification at the time of registering for student teaching/internship.

        Students pursuing the athletic training specialization must be current in CPR certification before registering for AT course work.

Expenditures

        The student is referred to the Expenses section in this catalog. In addition, some courses require experience away from campus. For such courses, the student will need to make provisions for transportation and appropriate clothing.

Grievance Procedures

        Any student in the college who feels that his or her performance in a course has not been evaluated accurately should first discuss any concerns with the instructor. If the disagreement is not resolved at that level, the student should consult the department chair, and if still unresolved, the academic dean in the college’s Office for Student Affairs.

        The college is a strong supporter of the university Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Program. Any student who believes that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin should contact the college’s Office for Student Affairs.
 

Dean’s List and Graduation with Honors

The following criteria determine qualification for the Dean’s List:

        Graduation with honors, high honors or highest honors is awarded upon meeting the requirements below and a recommendation from the college faculty.

        Honors: To graduate with honors, a student must have earned a 3.40 or higher GPA for all junior/senior level course work.

        High Honors/Highest Honors: Students in the college are eligible for high or highest honors by earning a 3.70 or higher GPA and completing a senior paper or creative work. The student’s supervisory committee makes the recommendation for high or highest honors based upon an evaluation of this work.

        Students will be notified by their academic advisers of the probability that they will have a 3.70 or higher GPA. This notification includes the requirements and process for graduating with high or highest honors. Information is available from the academic adviser.

Gordon Rule and General Education

        UF students should have made substantial progress toward completion of the Gordon Rule and general education requirements by the completion of 60 semester hours. Students transferring to UF with an Associate of Arts degree have met these requirements.

Exercise and Sport Sciences

        The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in athletic training, exercise physiology, fitness/wellness, physical education teaching or sport management. Satisfactory completion of courses in one of these areas will lead to a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences.

        To obtain this degree, the student must complete the university’s general education requirements, the department’s pre-professional requirements and the exercise and sport sciences core and specialization courses. Elective hours can be selected from UF courses with adviser approval. Alternatives to the required courses or electives must be approved by the adviser. All ESS majors are expected to complete the following:

Pre-professional Courses
PSY 2013 General Psychology
AEE 3030C Oral Communication or SPC   2600 Public Speaking
MAC 1147 Precalculus: College Algebra and Trigonometry (or MAC 1140 & 1114, or higher-level math)

ESS Core Courses
PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy w/Lab
PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology w/Lab
PET 2622C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
PET 3121 History of Exercise and Sport Sciences

Additional ESS Core Courses (A minimum of four additional core courses is required; see specialization sequence.)
PET 3771 Personal Fitness Teaching Methods
PET 3351C Physiology of Exercise and Training
PET 3340C Biomechanical Basis of Movement
PET 4510 Measurement and Evaluation
PET 3035 Motor Learning
PET 3212 Motor Development
PET 3640C Exercise Therapy/Adapted PE
PET 4414C Administration of Fitness and Sport Programs

Program Information

        ESS majors must complete all requirements for the major at UF. Native students are required to complete all pre-professional requirements at UF as well. All courses required for the degree must be completed before internship/student teaching.
 

Athletic Training

        An internship program in athletic training is available for certification as an athletic trainer. The student pursues an undergraduate degree in athletic training through the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences. In addition, the student accumulates at least 1500 hours of athletic training experience under the supervision of a NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification)-certified athletic trainer by working at several affiliated sites located at UF and area high schools and clinics.

        Upon completion of the program and required experience, the student athletic trainer is eligible to take the certification examination. Certification by NATABOC is considered the standard of qualification for athletic training.

        Students must meet minimum selection criteria (as listed under Degree Requirements). Due to limited clinical practicum sites, admission into athletic training is the  fall term only. The interview with members of the Athletic Training Selection Committee consists of an exchange of comments, goals and philosophies and the student’s desire and interest in this profession as a career.

        Transfer students who have met the tracking criteria may be granted provisional admission pending a positive interview and demonstration of the basic competencies in PET 2622C, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries.

        Transfer students must demonstrate competencies within the first full week of the semester in which they have transferred. Failure to meet satisfactory levels will require a change to an alternative specialization within the ESS major.

Complete the following courses in the freshman/sophomore years for NATA certification requirements:
HSC 2100 Personal/Family Health (GE-S)
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (GE-B)

The following courses also are recommended in the freshman/sophomore years:
CHM 1020 or a higher level CHM course (GE-P)
STA 2023 Statistics I or STA 2122 Statistics for Social Sciences (GE-M)
HSC 3531 Medical Terminology
PHY 2020 Introduction to the Principles of Physics (GE-P)

Exercise Physiology

        The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in 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.

        Students are required to complete a one-semester internship in a biomedical research setting to become familiar with applications of the scientific method.

Complete the following pre-professional courses in the freshman/sophomore years:

CHM 2045  (or CHM 2040 & 2041) & 2045L General Chemistry and Lab
CHM 2046 & 2046L General Chemistry & Qualitative Analysis and Lab
BSC 2010 & 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology I and Lab
BSC 2011 & 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology II and Lab
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
And two courses (6 credit hours) from the approved list (see adviser).

Complete the following pre-professional courses in the junior year:

Physics I and Lab
Physics II and Lab
Fitness/Wellness

        This 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.

Complete four credit hours of fitness and  conditioning courses in the freshman and sophomore years:

PEM 1101 Conditioning
PEM 1131 Weight Training
PEM 1146 Jogging
PEM 1171 Aerobic Dance
PEM 2132 Weight Training 2
PEM 2172 Aerobic Dance 2
PEN 1171    Aquacises
PEN 2172 Aerobic Swimming
PEQ 2126 Instructor of Adapted Aquatics

The following courses also are recommended in the freshman/sophomore years:

ACG 2021C Intro. to Financial Accounting
ECO 2013    Principles of Macroeconomics(GE-S)
CHM 1020 or higher level CHM course (GE-P)
HSC 2100 Personal/Family Health (GE-S)
HSC 3531 Medical Terminology
Physical Education Teaching (6-12)


        This program will lead to the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences with NCATE-approved teacher certification. Students are prepared to teach middle or secondary school physical education This program also is a foundation for graduate study in educational administration or curriculum and instruction.

        The student must complete the general education requirements, the pre-professional requirements, the exercise and sport sciences core requirements, the teaching of physical education core and the professional education core.

Sport Management

        Sport management prepares the student to work in high-level competition sport settings. Included are professional, intercollegiate and amateur sports. The curriculum emphasizes athletes and their physical, psychological and social needs.

Complete the following courses in the freshman/sophomore years:

ACG 2021C Intro. to Financial Accounting
ECO 2013 Prin. of Macroeconomics (GE-S)