DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION

David White, Chairperson, 204 Christenbury Gymnasium

BS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

The athletic training degree program is a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited undergraduate program based on a minimum of 126 s.h.: 42 hours of general education courses, 59 s.h. in the major area, and elective hours which can result in an approved minor or prepare one for further graduate study in an allied health profession such as physical therapy or physician assistant program.  Upon successful completion of this degree, the student will be eligible to sit for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification exam.  There is a strong clinical aspect of the program involving a minimum of 800 supervised hours under a certified athletic trainer.  At least one half of these hours are in addition to regular course work.  Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the athletic training degree, as it is restricted by an imposed student-to-clinical instructor ratio.  Competitive admission is based upon assessments of the applicant’s academic abilities, knowledge, dedication to the profession, and commitment to the health care of others.  Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative and semester 2.0 GPA, completed HLTH 1800, 2810, 2811 with a minimum grade of C, current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved provider, successfully completed a two-semester (fall and spring, consecutively) candidacy period, passed a health screening/physical examination, a letter of formal application on file, and an interview with the athletic training faculty and staff.  Athletic training students are required to earn a minimum course grade of C in all athletic training courses.  A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be sustained throughout the program.  All students in the degree are required to maintain current CPR certification, Hepatitis B immunization (or waiver), and liability insurance for the duration of their involvement in the curriculum.  Verification of CPR certification and liability insurance is required each academic year.  In addition, all student athletic trainers must attend two-thirds of the inservice training sessions given outside of the classroom each semester.  Specific requirements are stated in the Student Athletic Trainer Handbook.  The athletic training degree requires a minimum of 800 practical, supervised clinical hours under the direction of a certified athletic trainer.  The candidacy period does not count toward the total hours required.  The 800 hours are to be achieved outside of the classroom requirements with the exception of HLTH 3860 and 4860. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

BS IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION

Students entering the health education and promotion degree program choose one of two concentrations:  community health or worksite health promotion.  The community health concentration requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for entry and thereafter the student must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in the required cognates and pass all health education core courses with a minimum grade of C.  A student earning a D in any of these courses must petition the Department of Health Education and Promotion for probationary continuation.  No student on probation may enroll for HLTH 4991, Health Education and Promotion Internship.  Students entering the worksite health prom otion concentration must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and a minimum 2.5 GPA  calculated on four courses: PSYC 3241; FINA 2244; EHST 3100; HLTH 2000.  Students must complete an interview with appropriate health faculty. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

BS IN SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION

Students entering the school health degree program must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Special Requirements for the BS Degree for Students Preparing to Teach. See Section 7, Degree Programs, School of Education, Licensure, for NC teacher licensure requirements. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

DRIVER AND SAFETY EDUCATION ADD-ON CERTIFICATION

The driver and safety education add-on certification requires 24 s.h. of credit as follows. For information on the driver and safety teacher certification area, consult the department chair of health education.

DRED 2000. Introduction to Driver and Traffic Safety Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Valid driver's license)

DRED 2220. the Highway Transportation System (3)

DRED 2230. Traffic Law (3) (F,S)

DRED 2330. K-12 Safety Education (3) (F,S,SS)

DRED 3309. Advanced Driver and Traffic Safety Education (3) (F) (P: DRED 2000)

DRED 3320, 3321. Laboratory Programs in Driver and Traffic Safety Education (3,0) (S) (P: DRED 2000; valid driver's license)

PSYC 1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)

REHB 2003. Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Health and Social Problems (3) (F,S)