Jo E. Spearman, Head of Division
 

PROFESSORS/Mark Hudson Bean, Jo E. Spearman
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ Joyce Yates
INSTRUCTOR/ Ellen Jackson
INSTRUCTORS/ Jay Pacelli, Rita Higginbotham (Intramural Director), Glenn Schmidt
ATHLETIC TRAINER AND INSTRUCTOR/ Robyn Burt

PURPOSE STATEMENT

  The purpose of the Division of Health and Kinesiology is to provide high quality instructional programs at the undergraduate level in physical education, exercise science, and sport management. The Division also provides a high quality graduate instructional program in Health Education which includes research and creative endeavors.  The Division seeks to enhance the well-being of MUW students, faculty and staff as well as the citizens of Columbus, Lowndes County and the surrounding area through cooperative efforts and partnerships.

GOALS FOR B.S. IN KINESIOLOGY
1. To maintain high quality academic programs that ensure graduates will be exposed to a variety of experiences that will enable them to maintain a competitive edge.
2. To enhance the well being of MUW students.
3. To enhance the well being of faculty, staff, and citizens of Columubs, Lowndes County and the surrounding areas.
4. To enhance the professional development of HK majors.
5. To maintain a diverse, high quality student population by ensuring a personalized learning environment.

GOALS FOR M.S. IN HEALTH EDUCATION
1. To provide a high quality academic program that ensures graduates will be exposed to a variety of experiences that will enable them to maintain a competitive edge.
2. To enhance the well being of students, faculty, staff, and citizens of Columbus, Lowndes County and the surrounding areas.
3. To maintain a high quality, diverse student population by ensuring a personalized successful experience.
4. To support the University mission by addressing women’s health issues.
5. To develop cooperative efforts and partnerships through health educaiton.

MAJOR/MINOR REQUIREMENTS

 The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology consists of an option for teacher certification and four non-teaching options. The non-teaching options consist of a concentration in Sport Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Science-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Occupational Therapy.

 GENERAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
 All undergraduate majors in Kinesiology must fulfill the requirements as listed below.

1. Have passed the following courses with a grade of C or above.
     a.    Teaching Option: EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION, EN 300 ENGLISH COMPOSITION,
            COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION, Math Course(s) required in student's curriculum, all professional
            education courses, and all courses in the Kinesiology major.
     b.    Sport Management: COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION, EN 101 COMPOSITION,
            EN 300 COMPOSITION, and have a 2.0 GPA to enroll in HK 410 Professional Field Work
     c.    Exercise Science: HKH 101 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH,
            EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION, EN 300 ENGLISH COMPOSITION and
            have a 2.0 to enroll in HK 416, 417, and 418 INTERNSHIPS
2. Pass written proficiency in at least one of the following designated courses in the Division:
    HK 260 HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HK 371 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT,
    HK 205 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
    HK 340 MANAGEMENT OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HK 470 MOTOR CONTROL
    AND LEARNING,. The student will be required to exhibit the ability to write in the professional area in one or more of
    these designated courses. The writing is evaluated by the professor teaching the course in keeping with the criteria set by
    the Division of Humanities (English)
3. In addition, each emphasis area has their own general knowledge examination and skills competencies which must
    be successfully completed prior to graduation. This HK examination is to determine if understanding and retention of
    the material covered is acceptable.
4. Students in the Teaching Option must fulfill the requirements for Admission to Teacher Education and Admission to
    Student Teaching as set forth under the Division of Education and Human Sciences in this catalog.
5. Students must have completed 54 hours overall and earned at least a 2.5 GPA in the 54 hours (44 hours must be in
    the core/general studies courses with a 2.5 GPA in the 44 hours.)
 

 TEACHING OPTION
 This curriculum provides the course of study for teacher certification in Health and Kinesiology K-12. In addition to University core, general degree, and divisional requirements, requirements for teacher certification with a major in Kinesiology are as follows:
Speciality Area Requirements:
 Skill Sequence (7 hours)
  AQUATICS:  HK 101/201/207/209/213
  HK 115 DANCE SURVEY
  INDIVIDUAL SPORT: HK 123/127/131/142/231
  HK 133/134 TEAM SPORT
  HKC 144 CONDITIONING
  HK 149 RECREATIONAL SPORTS
  HK 151 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

 Professional Courses (37 hours)
  HKH 101 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
  HK 205 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH AND PE
  HK 248/250/252 OFFICIATING
  HK 260 HISTORY/PRINCIPLES OF PE
  HK 308 PREVENTION/CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
  HK 340 MANAGEMENT OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  HK 351 METHODS OF TEACHING PE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  HK 361 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE AND LAB
  HK 370 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  HK 371 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
  HK 390 ANATOMICAL KINESIOLOGY
  HK 408 BIOMECHANICS
  HK 470 MOTOR CONTROL AND LEARNING

  Other required courses include:
  BSB 220 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
  BSB 221 HUMAN ANATOMY
  PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (Core)
  COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION (Core)

  Professional Education Block:
  HK  451 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  PSY 360 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
  ED  300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION
  ED  302 ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING
  ED  401 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  ED  407 OBSERVATION AND DIRECTED TEACHING--GRADES K-12

  For details regarding teacher certification see "Education and Human Sciences" in this catalog.
 
 

Aquatics courses are HK 101, 201, 203, 204, 207, 209, or 317
Literature and Fine Arts (9) At least one course from Literature (EN 201, 202, 203, 204, 231, 232, FLF/FLS 311, 312) and one course from Fine Arts (ART 102, 211, 212, DAN 110, MUS 101, 105, or TH 175)
Officiating: Choose 2 from HK 248, 250, 252
*Check Catalog for prerequisites
**A course chosen in this area may also fulfill the Intercultural Studies requirement of the core.
 

NON-TEACHING OPTIONS
 Sport Management Concentration
Requirements for the concentration in Sport Management are specified below. This curriculum provides a course of study for management careers in governmental, private, and commercial sport and recreational entities.
 In addition to University core, general degree, and divisional requirements, requirements for a concentration in Sport Management are as follows:
 
Major courses (43)
 HK 127 BEGINNING GOLF
 HK 248, 250, or 252 OFFICIATING
 HK 260 HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 HK 285 TECHNOLOGY IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES
 HK 308 W/LAB PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES AND FIRST AID
 HK 316 PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 HK 340 MANAGEMENT OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 HK 361 W/LAB PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
 HK 371 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
 HK 390 ANATOMICAL KINESIOLOGY
 HK 410 PROFESSIONAL FIELD WORK IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
 HK 430 LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORT
 HK 440 FACILITIES AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
 HK 495 SOCIOCULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT

 Other required coursework includes:
 BSB 220 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
 BSB 221 HUMAN ANATOMY
 BU 201 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
 BU 202 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
 BU 211 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
 BU 212 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II
 BU 333 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
 BU 361 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
 COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION
 EN 317 TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WRITING
 PHL 206 SPORT ETHICS
 PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
 LDR 201 SOPHOMORE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
 LDR 250 LEADERSHIP STYLE/SUBSTANCE
 
 

FRESHMAN	Hrs.	SOPHOMORE	Hrs.
EN 101 English Comp (CC)	3	EN 231 or 232 (CC)	3
HIS 101 - 102 History of Civilization	6	Literature or Fine Arts (CC)	3
MA 113 or higher (CC)	3	Fine Arts (CC)	3
Natural Sciences w/lab	8	BSB 220 Human Physiology (CC)	4
COM 101 Oral Communication (CC)	3	BSB 221 Human Anatomy (CC)	4
BU 201 Principles of Economics I (CC)	3	BU 211 Principles of Accounting I	3
BU 202 Principles of Economics II	3	BU 212 Principles of Accounting II	3
UN 101 Freshman Seminar	1	Computer Elective (CC)	3
HKC (CC)	1	Critical Thinking (CC)	3
Elective	3	HK 260 His/Prin of PE	3
TOTAL	34	HK 248, 250, or 252 Officiating	1
		TOTAL	33
JUNIOR	Hrs.	SENIOR	Hrs.
EN 300 Advanced Composition (CC)	3	BU 361 Principles of Marketing	3
EN 317 Technical & Business Writing	3	PHL 206 Sport Ethics	3
BU 333 Organizational Communication	3	HK 361 Phys of Exercise w/lab	4
PSY 206 Human Growth & Development (CC)	3	HK 371 Motor Development	3
HK 127 Beginning Golf (CC)	1	HK 390 Anatomical Kinesiology	3
LDR 201, 250*	3	HK 410 Internship	3
HK 285 Tech in Ex & Health	3	HK 430 Legal Aspects of Sport	3
HK 308 Prev/Care Ath Injuries w/lab	4	HK 440 Fac. & Event Mgmt	3
HK 316 Practicum	3	HK 495 Socio Found of Sport	3
HK 340 Sport Management	3	Elective	3
Elective	1	TOTAL	31
TOTAL	30

Total Hours for Degree = 128

Exercise Science Concentration
 Requirements for the concentration in Exercise Science are specified below. This curriculum provides the theoretical content for pre-professional areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, health/fitness promotion, and cardiac rehabilitation.
 In addition to University core, general degree, and divisional requirements, requirements for a concentration in Exercise Science are as follows:
 
 HK Exercise Science Requirements:
 HKH 101 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
 HKC 341 GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTION WITH CERTIFICATION OPTION
 HK 260 HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 HK 361 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE WITH LAB
 HK 371 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
 HK 390 ANATOMICAL KINESIOLOGY
 HK 350 PSYCHOLOGY OF EXERCISE AND SPORT
 HK 316 PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 HK 408 BIOMECHANICS
 HK ACTIVITY ELECTIVE (HK 101, 127,131,142,231, HKC 201, 203, OR 209)
 HK 460 EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
 FN 325 NUTRITION

 HK ELECTIVES (15)
   Select from:
 HK 285 TECHNOLOGY IN EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
 HK 370 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 HK 381 HEALTH PROBLEMS
 HK 403 GRADED EXERCISE TESTING
 HK 415 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION
 HK 464 ADVANCED MECHANICAL & KINESIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN    MOVEMENT
 HK 470 MOTOR CONTROL & LEARNING
 HK 480 ADVANCED THEORY IN PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
 HKH 490 GENDER ISSUES IN HEALTH
 HK 499 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

 INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH ELECTIVE (6)
   Select from:
 HK 416, 417, OR 418 INTERNSHIP
 HK 415 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION
 
 

Aquatics courses are HK 101, 201, 203, 204, 207, 209, or 317
Literature and Fine Arts (9) At least one course from Literature (EN 201, 202, 203, 204, 231, 232, FLF/FLS 311, 312) and one course from Fine Arts (ART 102, 211*, 212*, MUS 101, 105, or TH 175)
Statistics Elective (3) Choose from HK 405 or MA 123
HK Electives (15) Choose from HK 317, 370, 381, 403, 415, 464, 470, 480, 485, 490, 499

MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for a minor in Kinesiology are 20 semester hours of theory courses. The specific requirements for a minor (emphasis in physical education, exercise science, or sport management) are available in the division office.

Exercise Science-Physical Therapy Concentration

  This program is based on the admission requirements for the Master of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. If the student intends to apply to other schools, she/he should notify her/his advisor.

Admission Requirements:**

Candidates for admission must:
    1. Provide evidence of observation in a minimum of two physical therapy clinical departments or practices for a total of 40
        hours (additional hours and sites are recommended).
    2. Have a baccalaureate degree from an approved institution of higher learning
    3. Submit an official report of GRE scores.  The report must include verbal, quantitative and analytical scores.
    4. Return all application materials to the Office of Student Services and Registrar by the admissions deadline.
    5. Possess current first aid certification.
    6. Complete the following prerequisite course requirements.
 
 

Required Courses*	Number of Courses
Anatomy and Physiology	2
Comparative Anatomy	1
Social Studies (including sociology)	2
Statistics        (Mathematics, psychology, sociology, or education)	1
Advanced Science (300 level or above)	2
Psychology (general and abnormal)	2
English Composition	2
Humanities	2
Fine Arts	1
Chemistry	2
Physics	2
College Algebra (or higher level course)	1
Zoology or Biology	2
Speech	1

*Science survey courses designed for non-science majors are not acceptable for transfer credit. Physical and biological science courses must include laboratory experiences. Students enrolled in a quarter academic calendar must complete the required sequence of courses which are equivalent to University of Mississippi courses.

**These are admission requirements for the University of Mississippi Medical School of Health Related Professions. If another P.T. School is sought, see advisor.

Deadline for application to UMMC is December 1 of every year.  No late applications will be taken.
 
 

Literature and Fine Arts (9) At least one course from Literature (EN 201, 202, 203, 204, 231, 232, FLF/FLS 311, 312) and one course from Fine Arts (ART 102, 211*, 212*, DAN 110, MUS 101, 105, or TH 175)
Advanced Science (8) Must be 300 level or higher in the physical or biological sciences.
Social Studies (3) (UMMC Requirement) Recommend PSY 206

Pre-Occupational Therapy
Students planning to study occupational therapy may take one or two (or more) years of courses in the Division of Health an Kinesiology by enrolling in the available courses outlined in the catalog of the school of occupational therapy of their choice.
 
 

^aSee O.T. Brochure
^bSociology - Any SOC prefix, Economics, Political Science, Government, or History.
^cFine Arts - Art 102, 211, 212, MUS 100, MUS 105, TH 175, DAN 110.
^dHumanities - Any two courses from the following areas: Classics, Language, Philosophy-Religion, History, Literature,
 Journalism, or Advanced Psychology (300 or above).

*These are prerequisite courses for the University of Mississippi Medical School of Health Related Professions. If another O.T. School is sought, see advisor.

Deadline for applications to UMMC is January 15, of every year.  No late applications will be taken.
 

    UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENT
 In order for students to meet the two credit hour requirement of the core curriculum of the University, a wide choice of activities is offered in which concepts of health-related physical fitness are emphasized and participation in lifetime sports is encouraged. Each student, as a part of the two-semester requirement, must take one semester in a course which has assessment, cognitive and skill components in health related physical fitness. Courses which fulfill this requirement have a "C" in the course symbol (HKC). Any student enrolled in the University may elect to take three additional hours of credit in any activity course.
 During the first year of enrollment at MUW, all students elect classes of their interest to fulfill the two-semester core requirement of the University. If a medical exemption is needed, the form may be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office in Welty Hall and then be filed with the Office of the Registrar.  Each student will be classified as Regular, Moderate, or Restricted in activity.  Any modification of an activity suited to the specific needs of the individual student will be made by the Division of Health and Kinesiology upon recommendation of the physician.