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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Kinesiology


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Alford, Andrews, Campbell, Church, Colvin, Lemoine, L. Thomas, R. Williamson

The Department of Kinesiology offers an undergraduate professional teacher education concentration in health and physical education, and non-certification concentrations in exercise science, exercise science/pre-physical therapy, and fitness and sports industry. Coursework for these areas is listed in the Courses of Instruction section of this catalog. For information on graduate programs in the Department of Kinesiology, contact the director of Graduate School, the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in the Health and Physical Education Certification concentration area must meet all eligibility requirements for initial licensure in Louisiana prior to student teaching and passing scores on PRAXIS I or a composite of 22 on the ACT and PRAXIS II. Kinesiology teacher candidates must make a “C” or better in all courses counting towards their degree.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy are required to take the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) examination, or a departmentally-approved exit exam, as determined by their advisor.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science are required to take the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) examination, or a departmentally-approved exit exam, as determined by their advisor.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Fitness and Sports Industry are required to take either the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) examination, the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) examination, the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) examination, or a departmentally-approved exit exam, as determined by their advisor.

Kinesiology majors must make a “C” or better in all Kinesiology courses counting towards their degree and are required to purchase and regularly update their student account on TaskStream.

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