Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

Laura Valerius, Interim Chair

Introduction

Programs of Study

• Bachelor of Science, and
• Master of Science, both with majors in health promotion, kinesiology, and recreation and leisure studies.

The Biofeedback Research and Training Laboratory (BRTL) makes biofeedback treatment of a variety of stress-related disorders available on a sliding scale fee basis. Biofeedback treatment is provided under counseling faculty supervision by graduate counselors in training who are preparing to become nationally certified as biofeedback therapists.

The Center for Sport Psychology and Performance Excellence (CSPPE) is a multi-disciplinary center devoted to offering sport psychology interventions, research and training. The center combines the expertise of faculty in psychology and kinesiology to produce the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art sport psychology services available.

Kinesiology

Faculty

Introduction

Programs of Study

• Bachelor of Science, and
• Master of Science, both with a major in kinesiology.

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Kinesiology

Due to changes in state certification deadlines, students seeking teacher certification at the secondary level must complete all requirements by August 2003. Consult the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105 for details.

Degree Requirements

2. Major Requirements:

All kinesiology majors: BIOL 2401-2402, COMM 1010, ENGL 2210 and PHED 1000.

Theory Core, 23 hours:

Physical Performance Courses, 6 hours:

• Group I: PHED 1010 or 1030; PHED 1200; PHED 1580; PHED 1570 or 1660; PHED 1590, 1600 or 1610.
• Group II: PHED 1700, 1710 or 1711; PHED 1740; PHED 1750; PHED 1780, 1781, 1790 or 1791.

Teacher Certification: PHED 1280 and 1580 are required of all students in the teacher certification option. In addition students must choose two different sport activities selected from Group I and two selected from Group II. At least one activity from Groups I and II must be at the intermediate or advanced level.

• Group I: PHED 1010 or 1030; PHED 1210 or 1211; PHED 1470 or 1440; PHED 1550 or 1510; PHED 1590, 1600 or 1610.
• Group II: PHED 1700, 1710 or 1711; PHED 1740; PHED 1750; PHED 1780, 1781, 1790 or 1791.

Other kinesiology requirements:

• Athletics/Coaching KINE 2220*, KINE 2230*, KINE 2250**, KINE 3200**, KINE 3250*, KINE 4200;
• Health Fitness KINE 4300**, KINE 4320*;
• Sport Management KINE 3400**, KINE 4410*;
• Youth KINE 3500*, KINE 3550**, KINE 4500*, KINE 4550**.

Health Fitness Interest Area: 9 hours KINE 4300** and KINE 4320 plus 3 hours selected from the non-teacher certification kinesiology electives listed above. (Note: KINE 3080 is a prerequisite to KINE 4300 and 4320, and students must complete 3080 prior to enrolling in these courses.)

Secondary Teacher Certification: KINE 3500 plus 3 hours selected from the non-teacher certification kinesiology electives listed above.

All-Level Teacher Certification: 12 hours KINE 3500*, KINE 3550**, KINE 4500*, KINE 4550**.

* Generally offered in fall

** Generally offered in spring

3. Other Course Requirements:

Secondary Teacher Certification: EDSE 4060; ENGL 2220; CECS 1100; 18 hours of Professional Education (KINE 3160, EDSE 3800, EDSE 3830, EDSE 4070, EDSE 4108, EDSE 4118).

All-Level Teacher Certification: EDSE 4060; ENGL 2200; CECS 1100; 18 hours of Professional Education (KINE 3160, DFEC 3123, EDSE 3830, EDSE 4070, EDEE 4104, EDEE 4108).

4. Minor or Second Teaching Field:

Health Fitness Interest Area: minor in health promotion: HLTH 1900, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300 and 4600.

Secondary Teacher Certification, Second Teaching Field: Minimum of 24 hours, of which 12 must be advanced.

All-Level Teacher Certification, Minor: Minimum of 18 hours, 6 of which must be advanced.

5. Electives:

Health Fitness Interest Area: Non-certification students selecting the health fitness interest area must complete 9 hours of electives.

6. Other Requirements:

• 12 hours of KINE must be taken at UNT.
• 42 hours must be advanced; 24 of which must be taken at UNT.
• 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT.
• 6 hours minimum of minor must be advanced.

Total number of hours may be reduced if student follows recommendations for courses listed in university core. (Consult the Student Advising Office, Matthew Hall, Room 105 for details.)

Non-Teacher Certification: A minimum grade of C is required in each course in the major; a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the major, in UNT courses, and overall is required for graduation. (Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.) Any student not seeking teacher certification must have a current certification from one of the following prior to graduating from UNT:

• American College of Sports Medicine;
• National Strength and Conditioning Association;
• Cooper Institute; or
• National Youth Sports Coaches Association.

A different certification that is of a similar standard may be substituted only with prior approval of the department. Written verification must be provided to the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Coordinator and to the Student Advising Office. Verification of certification will be part of graduation check.

• Teacher Certification:

Admission. To be admitted to teacher education, students must have:

• completed 60 semester hours, including all general education requirements, with at least a 2.75 GPA,

a. in all UNT work attempted and

b. overall. (The overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT);

• passed the TASP test (with scores of 240 reading, 230 math and 220 writing; contact the Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105, for further information on the TASP requirements); and
• submitted a completed application for admission to the teacher education program (available in the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105) and paid the $29 processing fee, prior to enrolling in the first education course.

Completion. To receive final approval for teacher certification students must have:

• fulfilled all requirements of an approved 127-133 hour degree plan;
• received a grade of C or better for each kinesiology course and each PHED course;
• obtained a 2.75 GPA in each of the following areas: each teaching field, all education courses, all UNT work, and overall.
• successfully completed student teaching (see Eligibility for Teacher Certification requirements listed in the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in this catalog for details), and
• passed appropriate sections of the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET)/Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) .

Students should visit the Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall 105 for additional information regarding degree plans. Questions about student teaching and/or the ExCET/TExES exam should be addressed to the PDS/ExCET coordinator in Matthews Hall, Room 218.

Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.

Kinesiology as a Second Teaching Field (Secondary Teacher Certification)

Note: PHED 1000, which is required, may also be used to fulfill the University Core Curriculum Wellness requirement.

Minor in Kinesiology

Teacher Certification

Degree Plan

Career advising should be sought in the departmental office, Physical Education Building, Room 209. The student, with advisement, makes decisions relating to the program of study. The degree plan is subsequently prepared in the College of Education Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105. Students should have their degree plans updated the semester before graduation in Room 105, Matthews Hall.

Graduate Degrees

Scholarships

Courses of Instruction

Course and Subject Guide

Health Promotion

Faculty

Introduction

Programs of Study

• Bachelor of Science, and
• Master of Science, both with a major in health promotion.

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Promotion

Due to changes in state certification deadlines, students seeking teacher certification at the secondary level must complete all requirements by August 2003. Consult the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105 for details.

Degree Requirements

2. Major Requirements:

All health promotion majors: BIOL 2401-2402; COMM 2020 or 2040; ENGL 2210 and PHED 1000. (PHED 1000 may also be used to fulfill the University Core Curriculum Wellness requirement.)

Non-Teacher Certification: 48 hours, 33 of which must be advanced, HLTH 1100, 1570, 1900, 2100, 2200, 3300, 4100, 4120, 4130, 4150, 4251, 4300, 4350 (or 4600), 4400, 4850 (6-hour internship). HLTH 4850 is an internship that must be completed during the last long semester of enrollment. A semester prior to the internship, students must consult with the internship coordinator to select a site and prepare for the internship placement.

Secondary Teacher Certification:

• First Teaching Field: 27 hours, 15 of which must be advanced, HLTH 1100, 1900, 2100, 2200, 4100, 4120, 4130, 4150, 4400.
• Second Teaching Field: 24 hours minimum, 12 of which must be advanced. Consult adviser.

3. Other Course Requirements:

Non-Teacher Certification: 9 hours, SMHM 1450, CECS 3440, ENGL 2220

Secondary Teacher Certification: 12 hours, SMHM 1450, EDSE 4060, ENGL 2220, CECS 1100 or CSCI 1100 or BCIS 2610

School Health Promotion-Professional Education Courses: 18 hours, EDSE 3800, 3830, 4070, 4108, 4118 and 4840

4. Minor:

Non-Teacher Certification: 18 hours minimum, of which 6 must be advanced, in a field outside of health promotion chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser.

5. Electives: See individual degree plan.

6. Other Requirements:

Non-Teacher Certification: A minimum grade of C is required in the major and all UNT course work, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation. (Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.)

Teacher Certification:

a. Admission. To be admitted to teacher education, students must have:

• completed 60 semester hours, including all general education requirements, with at least a 2.75 GPA

a. in all UNT work attempted, and

b. overall. The overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT;

• passed the TASP test (with scores of 240 reading, 230 math and 220 writing; contact the Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105, for further information on the TASP requirements); and
• submitted a completed application for admission into the teacher education program (available in the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105) and paid the $29 processing fee, prior to enrolling in the first education course.

b. Completion. To receive final approval for teacher certification students must have:

• fulfilled all requirements of their degree plan;
• received a grade of C or better for each health promotion course;
• obtained a 2.75 GPA in each of the following areas: each teaching field, all education courses, all UNT work, and overall;
• successfully completed student teaching, which includes attending appropriate required seminars and passing a comprehensive teacher preparedness exam; and
• passed appropriate sections of the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET)/Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES).

Students should visit the Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall 105 for additional information regarding degree plans. Questions about student teaching and/or the ExCET/TExES exam should be addressed to the PDS/ExCET coordinator in Matthews Hall, Room 218.

Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.

Health Promotion as a Second Teaching Field (Secondary Teacher Certification)

Minor in Health Promotion

Driver and Traffic Safety Endorsement

Enrollment in driver and traffic safety courses is limited to those students desiring endorsement to teach driver and traffic safety. The state of Texas permits three levels of endorsement.

Any student may enroll in 6 hours of course work selected from DRED 4400, 4410, 4420 or 4430 to be certified as a teaching assistant. This level of endorsement permits one to do behind-the-wheel instruction.

Students enrolled in a teacher certification program may add driver and traffic safety as an additional area of specialization. Completion of 9 hours selected from DRED 4400, 4410, 4420 or 4430 endorses the student as a teacher of driver and traffic safety and permits the individual to conduct classroom simulation and behind-the-wheel instruction.

Completion of DRED 4400, 4410, 4420 and 4430 endorses the student as a supervising teacher of driver and traffic safety, which permits one to conduct all forms of instruction and to supervise the activities of teaching assistants.

The latter two levels of endorsement are restricted to those individuals who hold teaching certificates. A grade of C or higher is required in all classes applied to driver and traffic safety endorsement. A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required to receive any endorsement.

The use of DRED courses toward satisfying degree requirements is determined by individual curricula. Students must check with their degree adviser to determine the applicability of DRED courses toward their degree.

Degree Plan

Career advising should be sought in the departmental office. The student, with advisement, makes decisions relating to the program of study. The degree plan is subsequently prepared in the College of Education Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105. Students should have their degree plans updated the semester before graduation in Matthews Hall, Room 105.

Graduate Degrees

Scholarships

Courses of Instruction

Course and Subject Guide

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Faculty

Introduction

The program in recreation and leisure studies leading to the Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for careers in two interest areas: program management and therapeutic recreation. The undergraduate program emphasizes the study of leisure and the preparation of students for management and leadership positions in a variety of agency settings.

Career opportunities for program graduates include public park and recreation agencies; federal, state and local government park and recreation agencies; commercial recreation agencies; corporate employee, campus and military recreation operations; hospital and other health care settings; and community-based therapeutic recreation operations.

Programs of Study

• Bachelor of Science, and
• Master of Science, both with a major in recreation and leisure studies.

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Degree Requirements

2. Major Requirements:

All recreation and leisure studies majors: BIOL 2401-2402¹, COMM 2040^1,2, PHED 1000^1,2 (PHED 1000 may also be used to fulfill the Wellness requirement of the University Core Curriculum)

Recreation and Leisure Studies: (39 hours) RECR 1950, RECR 2150, RECR 2550, RECR 3050, RECR 3450, RECR 4050, RECR 4080, RECR 4160, RECR 4180, plus 12 hours from (RECR 4070, RECR 4190, 4200, 4340)² or (RECR 3500, 4060, 4560, 4760)¹

3. Other Course Requirements:

• PSYC 3480² or 3620¹
• Internship, 15 credit hours, RECR 4100 and RECR 4150. See detailed information below.

4. Minor Requirements:

• Therapeutic Recreation Interest Area: 18 hours: PSYC 3620, PSYC 4610; SOCI 3120. Nine additional hours selected from BEHV 3150, BEHV 4010, ECON 4180, EDSP 3210, EDSP 3410, HLTH 4150, KINE 3090, KINE 3500, RHAB 2500, RHAB 3050, SOCI 3110, SOCI 3400, SOCI 4550, SMHM 1450, SPHS 2000.¹
• Program Management Interest Area: 18 hours (6 advanced) in a field outside of recreation and leisure studies, chosen in consultation with an adviser.²

5. Electives: 6²-9¹ hours chosen in consultation with an adviser.

6. Other Requirements:

• A minimum grade of C is required in each recreation course, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation. Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.
• Competency must be demonstrated through current certification in standard first aid and CPR, and lifeguarding or water safety instruction prior to internship. Alternative certifications which are of comparable standards may be substituted only for lifeguarding or water safety instruction with departmental approval. Students who cannot pursue life guarding or water safety instruction because of medical reasons must pursue an alternative certification.
• Verification of 400 hours of experience in a recreation, park or leisure service agency within the past 24 months prior to internship.
• Internship:

a. Each recreation and leisure studies student is required to complete a total of 15 credit hours of internship [12 credit hours of on-site experience (RECR 4100) and RECR 4150].

b. Program management students must complete a minimum of 480 clock hours to meet this requirement. Program management internships occur during the summer.

c. Therapeutic recreation students must complete 600 hours during 15 consecutive weeks, necessitating doing the on-site internship during a fall or spring semester.

d. RECR 4100, Internship in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Agencies (3-12 hours) is required of all majors in an approved setting appropriate for their career interest area. The student must meet several requirements prior to enrollment in this course, including:

• completion of the required recreation major courses;
• a minimum of 2.25 overall GPA; minimum of 2.50 GPA in all recreation courses, with a C or better in each recreation course;
• verification of 400 hours of paid or voluntary experience in a recreation, park or leisure service agency within the past 24 months;
• competency demonstrated through current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR, and lifeguarding or water safety instruction, or a comparable alternative certification; and
• departmental permission to enroll in the course.

The internship is a full-time (i.e., 40 hours per week) affiliation with an approved agency. It is usually taken during the last semester.

Notes:

• ¹ Required for Therapeutic Recreation Interest Area.
• ² Required for Program Management Interest Area.

Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty adviser and the department degree plan adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.

Minor in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Degree Plan

Advising should be sought in the departmental office. The student, with advisement, makes decisions related to the program of study. The degree plan is subsequently prepared in the College of Education Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105. Students should have their degree plans updated the semester before graduation in Matthews Hall, Room 105.

Graduate Degrees

Scholarships

Courses of Instruction

Course and Subject Guide

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